Post-Placement Counselor for Day School

Organization Summary

Prep for Prep is an education and leadership development program that creates ethical and effective leaders who reflect our diverse society. Prep identifies New York City's most promising students of color, prepares them for success at the nation's top independent schools throughout the Northeast, and supports their academic and personal growth through college graduation. Today, over 4,000 students and alumni in the Prep for Prep Community are leaders in every field imaginable.

The Opportunity

The Post-Placement Counselor is critical in supporting and developing Prep for Prep students. The counselor is the point person who helps Prep for Prep students in grades 6 through 12 manage their academic, social, and emotional independent school journey. The Post-Placement Counselor is a student advocate, mentor, and ally. 

This position reports to the Director of Post-Placement Counseling.

Essential Duties for the Post-Placement Counselor - Day School include:

• Maintaining a minimum of once every five weeks face-to-face individual/group contact and providing academic and personal counseling for each of about 80 students. Keeping records of each individual/ group contact.
• Monitor assigned students' academic and social progress through careful, regular collection and review of grades, comments, and disciplinary records; maintain a written record of each student's challenges and progress, including mid-year and end-of-year reports; recommend students for tutoring and monitor their progress.
• Getting to know each assigned student and their family situation well enough to present each student at Consultation Meetings with Prep's Mental Wellness Director.
• Meeting with school officials, deans, advisors, school counselors, and other appropriate personnel regularly and meeting with the parents of assigned students at least twice per year.
• Keeping the Director of Post-Placement Counseling informed of significant problems or emotional issues impacting assigned students that may threaten their well-being and good standing at school.
• Assisting in the planning, organizing, and supervising of Saturday Activities.
• Keeping assigned students informed about activities and opportunities at Prep and counseling appropriate students to take advantage of these opportunities.
• Supervising students on day and overnight trips, including at least one week-long Spring college trip.
• Attending Counselor training in the summer.
• Assist legal guardians in completing appropriate and required forms.

Required Skills, Experience, and Competencies include:

• A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of prior experience with advising, mentoring, or teaching students in grades 6-12.
• Previous experience attending, working with, or working for independent schools preferred.
• Sound judgment, compassion, a self-directed work ethic, and a commitment to achieving Prep for Prep's Mission.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and its partners.
• Excellent organizational skills, planning and managing multiple competing priorities, ensuring delivery to deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail.
• Proactive, creative, and takes a solutions-based approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
• Team player and enjoys working in collaboration with others towards a common goal.
• Competent user of Excel, Word, PowerPoint databases, GSuite and Zoom.
• Flexible and adaptable. This role requires some evening and weekend work.
• Embody and advocate for Prep for Prep's values of Excellence, Integrity, Commitment, Courage, and Community.

Compensation

$58,500 - $65,000. The salary offered for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

How To Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume with the subject line "Post-Placement Counselor – Day School" to personnel@prepforprep.org and rosorio@prepforprep.org.

Prep for Prep is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for our students, alumni, families, and staff.