College Access and Success Advisor

About the role

We are currently hiring for two positions in our Syracuse office. Are you passionate about giving students the tools they need to make their college dreams a reality? Want to shape our region's future workforce? Through a high-touch, proactive approach, On Point provides students from backgrounds that are under-represented in higher education with the support they need to succeed. You will provide comprehensive guidance to students as they prepare for post-secondary education and career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Counsel a caseload of high school juniors and seniors through the selection, application, and admissions process for colleges, universities, and other post-secondary training.
• Provide advice and assistance with financial aid and related applications.
• Conduct one-on-one college counseling sessions to help students explore college options.
• Work with students to align their academic plans with their future goals.
• Keep detailed records of student progress for grant reporting and continuous improvement of services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of college admissions processes and financial aid.
• Strong counseling and mentoring abilities to provide individualized support to students.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with students, staff, and external organizations.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to provide guidance during stressful periods such as college application season.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with high school and college representatives and stay updated on trends in higher education.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work closely with teachers, school staff, and parents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of work experience in an academic setting preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed or requested.

Benefits

On Point for College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• 90% employer-paid health insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer-paid premiums for a $10,000 life insurance policy while employed.
• Employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan after the first year of service.
• Paid holidays, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
• Paid leave from December 24 through January 1.
• Costco or BJ's membership fees paid by On Point.
• AAA membership while employed.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Optional employee-paid supplemental AFLAC healthcare, dental, and vision plans.