Bridge Coach (NBOE)

DEFINITION

The Newark Board of Education is currently looking to hire a college student, who is a graduate of Newark Public Schools, to serve as a “Bridge Coach,” who will work with graduating high school seniors to help them apply to and matriculate into college.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Currently attending college in New Jersey
• Be a graduate from a Newark Public School
• Enrolled part-time or full-time in college as a Sophomore or Junior, in good standing, in the 2024-25 school year
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Demonstrated Commitment to the work of supporting student opportunity and success
• Letter of recommendation from current professor or mentor
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google suite

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• School Year: August 2024 – June 2025
• Working on-site at the school approximately 10 hours/week from September to June to assist students with paperwork and tasks involved in applying for college and career opportunities, including college applications and enrollment process.
• Attending all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in-person and virtual) starting in August.
• Facilitating workshops for seniors throughout the year and help plan and lead school-wide events and trips related to the college process.
• Supporting students through the financial aid application and verification process.
• Tracking student progress through the college application process and meet weekly with college counselor to review all graduating seniors’ status to guide the work that should be completed.
• Summer: July 2025 – August 2025
• Working approximately 10 hours/week in July and August of 2025 to assist students with the paperwork and tasks involved in enrolling in post-secondary destinations.
• Attend all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in-person and virtual).
• Tracking student progress through application and matriculation steps and meet weekly with supervisor to review students’ progress.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Be able to work in-person at their high school placement.
• Understanding of obstacles encountered in applying to and registering for college.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated Commitment to the work of supporting student opportunity and success.

Reports To

School Guidance Counselor

Salary, Employment Period And Union Affiliation

• Salary: Annual Stipend of $7,310 (paid monthly)
• Employment Period/Schedule: # of Training/Support Hours # of Work Hours
• Fall (August to December): 16 126 (Approximately 10 hours/week)
• Winter/Spring (January to June): 22 200 (Approximately 10 hours/week)
• Summer (July to August): 6 60 (Approximately 10 hours/week)
• Totals 44 386 Grand Total 430 Hours
• Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated

How To Apply

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications. Opening And Closing Dates Open until all positions are filled.