What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Access Coordinator - Bilingual Required position at Center For Family Life in Sunset Park?
Description
JOB TITLE: College Access Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programs
EXEMPTION: Non-Exempt or Exempt, dependent on education and experience
REPORTS TO: Program Director
SUPERVISES: Youth Counselors
Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, a nationally recognized social service agency in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking a full-time year-round College Access Coordinator to work with high school students and their families in our diverse community and programs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to
- Provide 1:1 and small group college counseling sessions to fifty 12th-grade students to assist with college research, application preparation, resume writing, and scholarship and financial aid applications
- Provide ongoing guidance and services to up to 100 first- and second-year college students to support their transition
- Make referrals to other CFL departments such as benefits screening or tax preparation as needed
- Collaborate with CFL and SPHS Advisory Point People to purposely plan the 3-year scope and sequence of college and career-related advisory sessions for 9 – 11 grade students
- Schedule, coordinate, and chaperone college campus visits or field trips related to the college admission process for high school students and their families
- Work with CFL school-based directors to develop and implement workshops and events focused on college access and career exploration for students and their families across multiple CFL locations
- Build effective relationships with college admissions, financial aid, and other offices to advocate for students and assist them in reaching their higher education goals
- Track, evaluate, and report on student college application completion rates, admissions, and retention outcomes for ongoing program improvement and growth
- Stay current on trends and changes in college access and success, FAFSA, and other post-secondary issues
- Recruit and enroll eligible students in college success programs partnering with CFL such as Bottom Line, Posse, SYEP/CUNY Summer Melt Avoidance initiative, and summer bridge-type programs
- Represent CFLSP in external meetings for college access work such as United Neighborhood Houses and Student Success Network
- Supervise 2 youth counselors who will work 1:1 with high school seniors on college and financial aid applications
- Some evening and weekend hours are required throughout the year
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English required
- Degree: Master's in social work, school counseling, or related field required
- Experience with and passion for working with high school-aged youth with diverse strengths, interests, and backgrounds
- Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently
- Ability to be a genuine and positive member of a diverse staff team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Interest and commitment to learning and working within a social group work model
- Has an interest in managing and creating positive experiences for groups
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
- Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors
- Effectively communicate with outside agency staff
- Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
- Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
- Is flexible and works well as a member of a team
- Ability to relate to a variety of young adults and build strong relationships
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Flexible working in an office setting and classroom spaces
- May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building
- May also attend various meetings with different departments to discuss proposals and progress
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Annual salary ranges from $55,000 - $65,000 and is commensurate with experience and education.
- Full-time position includes 35 hours of work per week on a variable schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package includes four weeks of paid vacation, fourteen paid holidays, medical, dental, and life insurance, and retirement benefits. Additional voluntary benefits include disability, critical illness, and accident.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
