New York Career Success Coordinator

Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all? America Needs You (ANY) fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students. We do this by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. ANY operates sites in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois. Visit to learn more information.The ANY Fellows Program is an intensive two-year program for high-achieving, low-income, first-generation college students. The program has four components: intensive career development, one-on-one mentorship, robust networks, and holistic support. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit to learn more.Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?About UsDid you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation college students in the U.S. graduate within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit to learn more.Position DescriptionANY is currently seeking an ambitious and organized Career Success Coordinator to implement our Fellows Program in New York. As a Career Success Coordinator, you will provide career counseling and deliver a series of professional development workshops over the course of two years for a cohort of Fellows (ambitious, first-generation college students) and their Mentor Coaches (accomplished professionals). In addition to delivering workshops, you will be the primary point of contact for Fellows, including supporting them through personal, academic, and professional challenges, and securing internships.The NY Career Success Coordinator is based in New York City, NY and is currently hybrid, requiring in-person attendance at the office some days of the week, in-person attendance at monthly Saturday workshops, and in-person attendance at other work-related eventsmeetings, as needed.Our Ideal Candidate:Is committed to ANY's mission of supporting ambitious, first-generation college studentsIs excited about building their skills in facilitation, advising, career counseling and event planningIs passionate about data and analytics to improve outcomes for first-generation college studentsWe Offer:A warm, collaborative work environment with a rich culture of support and feedbackA generous benefits package (healthdental insurance, 403(b), FSA, three weeks' vacation, etc.)Connections to an expansive professional networkResponsibilities Include:Provide career counseling and professional development to Fellows to ensure they persist in college and attain an internship placement throughout the programEnsure Fellows meet all programmatic requirements and expectations, and provide timely interventions and support plansAssess Fellows' skills and assist them in understanding various internship and career optionsPrepare Fellows for successful internship applications and interviewsProvide Fellows with confidence building, coaching, and crisis management supportSupport academic development for Fellows through study skills, effective use of campus resources, and transfer advisement (for community college students)Facilitate workshops, manage logistics, moderate panels, and facilitate group discussionsAnalyze Fellow outcomes by tracking data on internship rates, program standing, attendance, and program retentionupport Volunteers and provide case management to Volunteer and Fellow pairsPlan, prepare, and conduct recruitment sessions, and other eventsInterview and evaluate Fellow and Mentor Coach applicants; track results and supporting robust external communicationsAdditional projects and duties as determined by local and national program teamsQualifications:Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in career counseling or a related fieldBachelor's Degree required - all majors and professionals backgrounds are welcome to applyAbility to work in a fast paced, results-driven environmentHighly developed verbal and written communication skillsStrong listening and mediation skills, with a high level of empathyExceptional attention to detail and organizational skillsDesire for continuous improvement and openness to feedbackWillingness to work approximately 12 Saturdays per year, plus occasional eveningsMicrosoft Office proficiencyTo Learn More and Apply:To learn more, please visit careers.Please apply and submit a cover letter and a resume. Salary for this position is in the $50-56k range, commensurate with experience.If you have specific questions about careers at ANY, please email , with this position in the subject line.

Created: 2025-02-21