TRIO Program Counselor: College Access & Equity

Ajcunet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York seeks a Program Counselor to guide high school students toward higher education. The role reports to the Director of TRIO and will assess academic abilities, facilitate social-emotional learning activities, and support college exploration for students at the Rose Hill campus.

This position may require evening and weekend hours. A Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in educational opportunity programs are required; strong commitment to equity and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in educational opportunity programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with educationally/economically disadvantaged student populations.

Responsibilities

• Counsels, advises, and prepares participants for success in post-secondary education. Develops individual measurable personal, academic, and financial objectives for each Program participant.
• Maintains positive relationships with Partner School Administration, community-based organizations, and parents by collaboratively working to ensure students’ success. Promotes equity, inclusion, and opportunity initiatives.
• Recruits participants and determines student eligibility for acceptance into the Program.
• Assists Program participants at partner high schools in Yonkers Public School District in exploring career pathways and promotes career-readiness initiatives.
• Organizes and leads college/educational trips and hosts engaging academic, college access, and career readiness sessions.
• Assists participants in their college search, helps prepare applications, and offers guidance in the admissions process. Ensures that students with a variety of needs, learning styles, and disabilities receive appropriate support at their next institution.
• Monitors planning and completion of financial aid applications.
• Manages and delivers student outcome data for an assigned group of students. Manages student cohort within database system.
• Represents TRIO Programs and Fordham University in a professional manner at conferences, student trips, and with high school partner schools.
• Designs and leads workshops in all areas of the college application process and educational success.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Relationship building

Student success

Education

Bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field.

Job description

Fordham University in New York seeks a Program Counselor to guide high school students toward higher education. The role reports to the Director of TRIO and will assess academic abilities, facilitate social-emotional learning activities, and support college exploration for students at the Rose Hill campus.

This position may require evening and weekend hours. A Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in educational opportunity programs are required; strong commitment to equity and student