College Success Counselor - Goddard Riverside
New York, NY 10025
About the Job
Provide intensive one-on-one counseling to a cohort of students enrolled in college to maximize their opportunities for success in college. Support includes class registration and degree planning, transfer support, financial aid procedures, social service and direct relief needs, academic support and personal concerns, and career readiness activities.
Track, evaluate and report on student and program performance for on-going program improvement and growth; enter student case notes into database on a timely basis and complete monthly reports updating status of student caseload.
Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with staff in critical offices at 30+ colleges and other referral partners to advocate for students and assist them in reaching their goals.
Travel to college campuses to meet with students in New York State, primarily in the downstate area.
Develop and implement curricula and resources for workshops and events on topics of relevance to first-generation college students and their families; plan and co-facilitate College Transition orientations and other student enrichment workshops and events throughout the academic year.
Distribute and document last dollar grants and monetary support to students
Assist with the coordination of transportation to get students back and forth from college on the first day of school, last day of school, emergencies, major holidays, and school breaks.
Collaborate with staff from our partner organizations and Options’ college access and training teams to share information and strengthen each other’s programs.
Stay current on the latest trends in college access and success
Demonstrate commitment to learning and professional development, community building, and advocacy as strategies for social change
Other duties as required
Qualifications/Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred- Experience working with young people in a youth development or educational setting or working to help students succeed on a college/university campus.
Experience counseling in an urban, multi-cultural setting a plus.
Knowledge of U.S. higher education system, especially New York City and State, including CUNY, SUNY, and support programs.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with college admissions and support staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High attention to details and meeting deadlines, especially regarding paperwork and data tracking.
Able to work independently and in a team environment.
Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
Valid NYS driver’s license.
Experience in Microsoft Office and comfortable using technology.
Physical Requirements
Packing, lifting and moving of supplies is required; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Work Environment
Office work, including heavy phone and computer use combined with frequent off-site campus visits, workshops, trainings, etc.
Candidate must be available to work remotely and must have full WIFI capabilities when working remotely.
Employee Benefits :
Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts
403B Thrift Retirement Plan
12 Annual Sick Days
12 Agency Holidays
20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment
Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.