FT College Access Counselor, Jefferson Campus

Description

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.

CHLDC has an opening for one (1) full-time College Access Counselor at our Jefferson Campus within our College Success Division.

Principal Duties:

• Provide college application support and group workshops around college access, career exploration, and educational success

• Implement comprehensive outreach and recruitment strategy to promote the programming of the SSC

• Help coordinate activities including parent information sessions, virtual college visits, leadership activities and program celebrations

• Work alongside a group of youth leaders high school students who serve as peer mentors supporting their classmates through the college application process

• Responsible for college and career readiness workshop development and implementation 

• Communicate with key stakeholders at the Thomas Jefferson Campus and related agencies to support student progress toward educational success

• Act as a liaison between students and school personnel

• Meet 1:1 with students, in-person - and virtually as needed, to ensure timely completion of various applications

• Implement comprehensive outreach and recruitment strategy to promote the programming of the SSC

• Ensure the maintenance and growth of the SSC through supporting fundraising activities and tracking SSC student utilization and outcomes

• Work with school guidance teams to track student data and progress

• Share aggregate of student touchpoints through weekly/monthly updates to school staff and leadership.

• Collaborate with CHLDC and school staff to meet needs of participants and provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed.

• Participate in meetings and staff development sessions with CHLDC.

• Demonstrates commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• BA in education, counseling or related field.

• 2-3 years experience strongly preferred.

• Bilingual Spanish speaker (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of CUNY and SUNY application process; FAFSA/TAP application process, and familiarity with applying to competitive private colleges and universities

• Must have flexible schedule, some evening/weekend hours may be required

• Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized and motivated

• Commitment to youth development perspective

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

• Must clear DOE and DOH fingerprinting and background authorizations before starting employment

Work Environment:

• This position works in a school setting during the workday. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and standard equipment such as staplers, scissors and tape dispensers.

Supervision:

• Reports directly to the Director of the Student Success Center.

Compensation:

• $51,000 Salary/year.

• We offer a very competitive benefits package.

To Apply:

• Please forward your cover letter and resume (including three professional references) to Beth Garcia, Director of College Success Programs at: bethg@cypresshills.org

• Three (3) typed, signed reference letters will be required if chosen for the position. 

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Salary : $51,000