Senior College & Career Counselor — High School Impact

Kipp Nyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Vacation weeks

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Sabbatical program

Job summary

KIPP NYC College Prep High School in New York seeks a Senior College and Career Counselor to guide 9–12 students through college research, applications, and financial aid, aiming for 90% matriculation. You will collaborate with students, families, colleges, and the KIPP Forward team to deliver workshops, visits, and events that promote college access and career readiness across our growing network.

You will use Overgrad and PowerSchool data to tailor plans, mentor advisory groups, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience counseling high school students in college admissions and financial aid.
• Ability to coordinate multiple counseling programs and events.
• Commitment to serving historically underserved student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct college advisement to 60–70 students and families from September to June.
• Lead Senior College and Career Readiness and Junior CCR courses; guide applications and financial aid.
• Maintain weekly grades and daily attendance in PowerSchool; monitor student progress.
• Plan and deliver signature college counseling events, visits, and information sessions.
• Collaborate with KIPP Forward and external colleges to ensure students matriculate to college.

Skills

College admissions counseling

Financial aid counseling

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution

Tools

Overgrad

PowerSchool

Common App

CUNY

SUNY

Job description

KIPP NYC College Prep High School in New York seeks a Senior College and Career Counselor to guide 9–12 students through college research, applications, and financial aid, aiming for 90% matriculation. You will collaborate with students, families, colleges, and the KIPP Forward team to deliver workshops, visits, and events that promote college access and career readiness across our growing network.

You will use Overgrad and PowerSchool data to tailor plans, mentor advisory groups, and ensure