Student Success & College Readiness Coordinator

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonpoint in Ridgewood, NY is seeking a Student Success and Persistence Coordinator to support high school and college readiness initiatives. You will report to the Assistant Director of Persistence and Access and collaborate with school staff to provide post-secondary guidance, attendance outreach, and family engagement activities.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Counseling or related field (Spanish bilingual extension preferred), experience with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Experience with adolescents in urban settings.
• Ability to engage diverse student populations.
• Experience developing workshops and seminars.
• College counseling experience preferred.
• Evening hours and travel to sites may be required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to strength-based youth development.

Responsibilities

• Travel and provide post-secondary support for sites: Grover Cleveland High School and Youth Opportunity Hub Persistence Program.
• Collaborate with school staff to offer college readiness activities.
• Participate in regular meetings with school-based and agency staff on college readiness.
• Develop activities that enhance exploration of college as a post-secondary option.
• Ensure each student creates a clear postgraduate plan.
• Provide direct individual and group college advisement.
• Arrange participation in college fairs, tours, and panels.
• Provide information on financial aid and FAFSA/scholarship applications.
• Assist with college choice, exploration, and timely applications.
• Provide family engagement workshops on financial aid and college processes.
• Update student contact information regularly.
• Provide family orientation for students proceeding to college.
• Plan outreach and alumni meetings in collaboration with school leadership.
• Act as liaison with college admission offices to deepen connections.
• Maintain statistical and narrative documentation.
• Participate in staff training and meetings.

Skills

Rapport building with urban youth

Strong communication skills

Event/workshop development

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Counseling or related field

Job description

Commonpoint in Ridgewood, NY is seeking a Student Success and Persistence Coordinator to support high school and college readiness initiatives. You will report to the Assistant Director of Persistence and Access and collaborate with school staff to provide post-secondary guidance, attendance outreach, and family engagement activities.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Counseling or related field (Spanish bilingual extension preferred), experience with