College/ Career Readiness Specialist-Bronx, NY

About the role

The College/Career Readiness Specialist will join a dedicated team of staff who educate and assist the school population through the college application process. They will communicate with students, faculty, parents, and community representatives concerning college entrance and career readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement college transition and postsecondary programming for 12th grade seniors.
• Guide students in grades 9-11 through the college and career exploration process, including researching pre-college summer programs and/or internship opportunities to support their growth.
• Provide direct individual and group college advisement.
• Participates in regular meetings with school staff on college and career readiness (includes, but not limited to, the Learning to Work Internship Coordinator, Guidance Counselor, and other school designees as necessary).
• Coordinate day and overnight college visits and in-school presentations by representatives from colleges and other post-secondary training programs.
• Act as a liaison with college admission offices in collaboration with school leadership as we develop deeper connections with institutions.
• Affiliate with the school’s annual college fair, as well as visits by admissions officers throughout the school year.
• Assist in SAT preparation and registration.
• Afford students with scholarship registration and support students in their scholarship search.
• Provide workshops on financial aid and planning and assistance with FAFSA and scholarship applications, fee waivers as well as applications to SEEK, EOP, HEOP and College Discovery programs.
• Manage a caseload of students and provide success mentorship throughout the year.
• Manage relationships with admissions officers and attend professional development opportunities and conferences to stay up to date on college updates and trends.
• Plan and implement regular outreach and meetings for alumni in collaboration with school leadership to ensure overall success through the transition to college life.
• Participate in staff training and meetings, including school retreats and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in the Social Sciences, Public and/or Education Policy Administration (e.g., MSW, M.S. Ed, MPA/P) a plus.
• One year plus of experience working with youth and families; working with youth in a school setting a plus.
• One year plus of experience collaborating effectively with community-based organizations to serve at-risk youth.
• Experience with postsecondary readiness programming including college and career exploration, relevant assessments and goal-setting, classroom-based curriculum.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours (8:00AM – 4:00PM) as well as some weekends/evenings.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Pay

$48,000 - $60,000

Schedule

8:00AM – 4:00PM, some weekends/evenings