Student Advisor- Smith YABC
NAFSA: Association of International Educators · Bronx, NY · 3 wk ago
EducationFull-time
More Results Previous jobAdmissions Leader Campus and Admissions DirectorNext job Student Advisor- Smith YABC Employer East Side House Location Bronx, NY Closing date Oct 4, 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Specialty Student & Scholar Services Position Type Adviser / Advisor Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type Other Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Description Position Title Student Advisor Department Youth and Adolescents Division Site/Location Alfred E. Smith YABC 333 E. 151 Street Bronx, NY 10451 Job Classification Non-Exempt Full Time Salary Range 45,000 Annual Reports To Program Director MISSION STATEMENT East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services. Job Description Summary/ Objective East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s YABC Program aligns with our mission by providing high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Student Advisor is responsible for Student Advisor and will provide support over a wide variety of areas including college and career readiness, academic progress monitoring, day-to-day student issues, social-emotional and personal development. The Student Advisor will follow the Primary Person Model where they will be the first point of contact for students, parents and staff members. As a member of the Smith YABC the Student Advisor is expected to work collaboratively with our partner school faculty and staff to ensure each student’s academic success. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Program Director the Student Advisor will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Be a primary person of contact for a caseload of approximately 50 studentsConduct interviews with students and family membersConduct daily attendance, academic, and social-emotional outreach via phone, remotely, or home visitConsult with guidance counselors on student credit accumulation, graduation date, and post-secondary plansConsult with teachers and provide feedback to students on academic performanceRefer students to academic and support services as neededAttend administrative meetings, program training and staff development. Meetings may require virtual attendanceMeet with caseloads in a group or individual setting to assist them in their academic, career, and personal goals. Some individual and group work will require the usage of remote platforms, or be socially distancedConduct workshops, social-emotional groups, interest groups, or other groups for caseloadEducate students about colleges, the college admissions process, FAFSA, trends, procedures, and testing; advise students as they go through the process and help them aspire realistically and choose wiselyWalk students through employment opportunitiesConduct informal counseling sessions for students to support their social-emotional developmentDocument all interactions with students on Salesforce, Google Suite, and other data systems as requiredParticipate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community DevelopmentParticipating in and helping arrange field trips, special events and extracurricular activitiesProvide other program support functions as requiredMaintain flexible hours and workdays, some overnight trips requiredSome evenings, weekends, and remote work required Please note that in case of a DOE shutdown, ESH will re-issue protocols accordingly. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications To perform this position successfully, the Student Advisor must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include: Education / Experience B.A/ B.S.W. degree is required with at least two years youth services experience.Excellent verbal, analytical, written, communication, and organizational skills.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and multi-task.Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills.Demonstrated knowledge of community service/ development.Minimum intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Teams / Google Suite, Zoom, and other applications. Competencies Problem Solving/ AnalysisCommunication ProficiencyCustomer Service/ Client FocusTeamwork OrientationTime Management/Ability to meet deadlines Clearance Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings. Supervisory Responsibility N/A Physical Demands This role may involve occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Expected Work Schedule The work schedule expected for this position is: Monday-Thursday, 12:30PM- 8:30PM Friday, 9:00AM- 5:00PM as aligned to the needs of the program/ service. The schedule may be adjusted based on ESH’s operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible. EEO Statement East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on website Send job Apply on website You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. 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