Senior Counselor

The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC); Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week parental leave

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Flexible work schedule

Childcare provided during evening programs

Goal-based rewards

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer

Job summary

The Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC) is looking for a dedicated Senior Counselor to assist 12th-graders in navigating postsecondary pathways. This role involves planning workshops, supporting academic needs, and fostering a strong community.

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in education or counseling. The position is full-time and offers flexible working hours, including remote work options after a trial period.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in education, advising, counseling, or a related student-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate electric programs for ~50 seniors.
• Monitor academic and socioemotional needs of students.
• Build strong community connections with students and mentors.
• Coordinate special initiatives and college events.

Skills

Postsecondary knowledge across multiple pathways

Relationship-building with students, families, and school staff

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency with Google Suite and digital tools

Ability to manage an active caseload with discipline

Genuine belief in students’ ability to make quality postsecondary decisions

Education

Bachelor’s minimum

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Reports to: Director of Senior Counseling

Peers: Senior Counselors, In-School Advisors, Community Engagement Manager, Learning Managers

Overview

The senior counselor (SC) is an uncommonly hardworking, resourceful individual who’s passionate about helping BRYC’s Senior Fellows (12th-graders) pursue best-fit postsecondary pathways. Strong candidates have experience guiding students and families through strategic intentional plans, including college admissions, trade school applications, apprenticeship programs, military service opportunities, gap year planning, workforce entry, and financial aid processes. The SC also supports students through transition and matriculation into their chosen pathways.

Above all, the SC understands that students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds face disproportionate barriers in accessing quality postsecondary opportunities, and therefore they are relentless in breaking these barriers so BRYC Fellows can maximize their potential through diverse educational and career pathways that align with their individual goals, interests, and circumstances.

Duties

• Plan & facilitate electric programs Three evenings per week, from 4:30-7:30pm, the SC will facilitate Senior Workshop, a program in which BRYC’s seniors complete postsecondary process work alongside designated mentors. The SC will manage a cohort of ~50 seniors, which includes making individualized postsecondary plans and recommendations.
• Provide robust support outside of program The SC will closely monitor the progress of Fellows in their cohort, identifying and responding effectively to Fellows’ academic and socioemotional needs, and communicating proactively with guardians, mentors, and BRYC team members.
• Build strong BRYC culture The SC will be the heartbeat of our Senior Fellow community, building connections with Fellows, mentors, and guardians to foster a culture in which there is shared pride and purpose around the college process and BRYC experience as a whole.
• Coordinate Special Initiatives The SC will help plan and lead special initiatives like college tours, college information panels, and college process-specific events (e.g., FAFSA night).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s minimum
• Experience: 2+ years in education, advising, counseling, or a related student-facing role

Skills & Qualities

• Postsecondary knowledge across multiple pathways
• Relationship-building with students, families, and school staff
• Strong written and verbal communication (experience with college essay-writing is ideal)
• Proficiency with Google Suite and digital tools
• Ability to manage an active caseload with discipline and follow-through
• Genuine belief in students’ ability to make quality postsecondary decisions

Compensation Package Includes

• 12-week parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer matching
• Flexible work: Half-day Fridays, summer 4-day workweeks, remote work after 3-month trial
• Childcare provided during evening programs
• Goal-based rewards
• Organization-negotiated discounts
• Personalized coaching & leadership opportunities
• Relaxed dress code
• Game room access
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer

Hours

At BRYC, we believe in fostering a culture of productivity and achievement. While our standard workweek is based on a 40-hour schedule, we operate as an objective-driven organization. This means that our team members’ hours are centered around the core functions of their primary roles and the objectives, key results, and actions (OKRAs) they are tasked with accomplishing. By aligning our work hours with specific objectives and outcomes, we ensure that each team member’s time is utilized efficiently and effectively, ultimately contributing to the overall success of our mission.

Employment Status

All full-time BRYC team members are exempt, at-will employees. The CEO would confer this position, and either party can terminate it at any time, with or without cause or notice. The “at will” nature of your employment cannot be changed except in a document signed by you, the executive director, and a BRYC officer.

Apply

Please email your cover letter, résumé, and the names/contact information for 3-5 references to [e-mail] . Include the position title in the subject line. Strong candidates will participate in two interview rounds.