[2025-2026] College Counselor - High School

About KIPP NYC:

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

About KIPP NYC College Prep High School:

In August 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS) opened its doors to serve students graduating from KIPP middle schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan, as well as other New York City students seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school program. KIPP NYC College Prep builds on the key elements of their successful elementary and middle schools, including more time in school, a focus on student achievement, highly qualified and committed faculty, and a school culture that supports success in learning. Located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, CPHS currently educates over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 across two locations. Over 90% of students enroll in at least one type of rigorous academics, including (16) Advanced Placement (AP), (17) Dual Enrollment, and (13) Honors courses. In addition to a wide range of electives and over 25 clubs, there are 13 varsity and junior varsity sports programs. Last, CPHS provides a comprehensive college and career counseling department to ensure students engage in enriching summer programming, develop individual career plans, are fully prepared for the SAT college entrance exam, and go on to enroll in a college or career opportunity that meets their interests, abilities, and financial needs. Since its founding, 99% of CPHS students have graduated from high school, 91% have matriculated to a 2- or 4-year college, and 49% have received a college degree in 6 or more years.

Position Overview:

The Senior College and Career Counseling Team works to ensure that every graduate from KIPP NYC College Prep High School is admitted into a best-fit college or career program through close guidance in the college and career research, applications, and financial aid process. We seek to matriculate at least 90% of our seniors into college, and for those that do not choose that path directly upon graduation, assist them in finding an alternative pathway to college or career success. The Senior College and Career Counseling Team works closely with our senior students, staff, parents, colleges and universities, and community partners to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to enter and persist through college. College Counselors report to one of the two managers on the College Team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Co-planning and facilitating the Senior College and Career Counseling (SCCC) course from September through June.
  • In the senior course, along with lunch and after-school office hours, you will provide direct college advisement to 60-70 students and families through the process of completing their application. This includes uploading all required documents to CUNY, SUNY, CTE Programs, Common App, and Overgrad websites, applying to Opportunity Programs and completing all financial verification steps, applying for financial aid and scholarships, selecting the college and financial aid package that is the best match for them, and ensuring commitments and deposits are made by the May 1 deadline.
  • You will support each student’s transition to college through completion of Pre-College Benchmarks and our transition checklist and collaboration with the KIPP Forward Success Team. This work will continue through the summer to ensure prevention of summer melt and requires communicating all aspects of your counseling history with KIPP Forward, providing information on what transitional steps have been completed or still need to be completed, and partnering through any challenges in the transition process to ensure students matriculate to their intended college that Summer or Fall.
• Co-planning and facilitating the junior College and Career Readiness (CCR) course in June.
  • In the junior course, you will support students and families through the process of learning about the financial aid process and requirements, revising the personal statement, researching colleges and CTE programs and editing the college list.
• Maintaining weekly grades and daily attendance in PowerSchool for your sections/caseload of seniors.
• Supporting your team of college counselors by monitoring the classroom and providing additional assistance to students outside of your caseload as needed, and fully engaging in weekly team meetings.
• Corresponding with college admissions and scholarship representatives to schedule visits, info sessions, interviews and/or fly-ins, and encouraging your students to attend.
• Planning, coordinating, and delivering signature college counseling events, including our Senior Brunch, College and Career Fair, parent financial aid workshops, junior college and CTE trips, and College and Career Commitment Ceremony.
• Training for and fully utilizing the resources of Overgrad to facilitate the college search and application process, as well as manage student and college data.
• Utilizing our financial aid database to track all financial aid packages and provide families with a clear comparison of college options from a financial perspective.
• Advising a small group of students through their four years of high school as part of our school-wide advisory program, working to promote academic success, college readiness, career awareness, and self-discovery.
• Supporting your students with disabilities by attending their IEP meetings and finding colleges that will continue to provide them with the specific supports they will need to be successful beyond high school.
• Integrating the work of our Career Counseling Team into your college counseling through the use of students’ YouScience career assessments and Career Plans to ensure a strong college match with career ambitions, as well as promotion of Career Conversations, Summer Programs Fair, and other career opportunities for our students.
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely with the Manager of College Counseling and attending professional development trainings.
• Constantly assessing student progress and communicating results to the Director, Manager, families and colleagues.
• Assisting the Manager of College Counseling with projects as they arise.
• Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, staff, and outside organizations.

KIPP NYC is looking for exceptional staff who have a strong interest in building a school of excellence from the ground up. We are seeking individuals from all backgrounds who believe in KIPP NYC's mission and who have the potential to excel as educators and leaders within our building.

A successful college counselor at KIPP NYC College Prep will have:

• Zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor J
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Demonstrated experience with college admissions and financial aid counseling at the secondary school or collegiate level (experience with counseling New York high school students or work within SUNY or CUNY a plus)
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• A “whatever it takes” mentality and willingness to adapt to changes and help teammates when needed
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment that is deadline and goal driven
• The ability to learn new tasks and skills quickly and ask for and be open to feedback
• Flexibility, strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate joining a growing and constantly improving team with a high level of responsibility for ensuring that over 90% of our seniors matriculate to college
• Demonstrated experience working with traditionally under-served students and their families from diverse socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds
• The ability to learn new technology platforms and databases quickly
• The ability to work on some Saturdays for our signature College Counseling events
• At least two years of experience working with groups of students strongly preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking and writing skills preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Specialized training in college counseling work or higher education administration preferred

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous Time-Off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA , veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.