Student Advocate

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Student Advocate to support our After-School programs. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ and the ability to develop individualized action plans to help students achieve academic, social, and personal success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 1 year of experience working in youth development
• Knowledge of the New York City school system

What You Are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Ability to effectively engage students
• Patient, motivated, well organized, with exceptional communication skills
• Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem

What You'll Do

• Promote academic, social, and personal success for over 25 students
• Schedule school visits, and meet with guidance counselors and teachers to discuss student academic progress
• Distribute and review bi-weekly progress reports
• Schedule weekly advisement/counseling sessions with students
• Develop curriculum and write lesson plans for career and college prep workshops and seminars
• Maintain student files and draft case notes to document student progress
• Maintain and develop parent involvement for all students
• Support Harlem Children's Zone agency-wide programs and events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• On-Site (Monday through Friday)
• High School, After-School (Monday-Thursday, 12 PM- 8 PM) (Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM)
• A Cut Above (11 AM - 7 PM)
• Peacemaker Program (10 AM - 6 PM)
• Summer Hours On-Site (Monday through Friday) 8 AM - 4 PM

Benefits

• Highest competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career Advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000 per year.