The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a comprehensive supplemental education and youth development organization that works to help motivated students develop the intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values, and personal resilience they need to ensure success in school, career, and life. HEAF identifies scholars in middle school and supports them until they graduate from college through a variety of after-school, Saturday, and summer educational and youth development programs.

Position Description:

HEAF Onward Program is seeking an energetic and responsible college coach to support our students through the college application process. The College Coach provides one-on-one and group support to students navigating the college application process. Many of our HEAF students are first generation ollege seeking students who may not have the familial support or “college knowledge” to navigate the application process. By being paired with a Coach to accompany them through the college application process, students are able to have individualized support and guidance while also having access to a mentor and sounding board to help guide and hold them accountable for their personal and educational goals. The Onward College Coach will report to the Director of the Onward Program. Orientation and training will be provided to all College Coaches. Coaches will be managed and supported throughout the year by the Onward Program Director.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

● Meet with 12th grade students through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship helping them through the college admissions process

● Maintain weekly communication with students; Setting goals to ensure students meet college admissions deadlines

● Help students identify what they are passionate about and link their passions to their college majors

● Build the relationship by working on college admissions requirements and discussing “college knowledge” (majors, living on campus, organizations, college life)

● Motivate students to attend a 4-year university

● Assist students with applying to at least 10 private colleges and universities in addition to completing the CUNY and SUNY application

● Conduct at least 1 Essay Editing workshop to ensure you are able to edit and work with students to finalize personal statement and other college application essays

● Document and track students progress via google sheets and Salesforce

● Support with the coordination of in-person and virtual college visits

● Support with curriculum development and creation of curriculum materials

● Support Onward special programs and events

● Support facilitation of weekly workshops and programming

Requirements :

● Be a college senior or hold a college degree preferably in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Public Administration, Higher Education, or similar (but all majors considered),Masters Degree preferred

● 2 years of related work experience preferred

● Strong communication skills and ability to share information in a timely manner

● Be at least 21 years of age or older

● Reside or work in the NYC Metropolitan Area

● Work collaboratively with HEAF staff to support the student’s college application process

● Adhere to program policies and procedures

● Be willing to complete the application and screening process including a background

HEAF Vaccination Policy:

We require all HEAF new hires to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 before their start date.

Compensation: $50/ hour

HEAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.