College Counselor

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, a nationally recognized social service agency in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking a full-time year-round College Access Coordinator to work with high school students and their families in our diverse community and programs. Position Description:Provide 1:1 and small group college counseling sessions to fifty 12th grade students to assist with college research, application preparation, resume writing, and scholarship and financial aid applications Provide ongoing guidance and services to up to 100 first- and second-year college students to support their transition Make referrals to other CFL departments such as benefits screening or tax preparation as needed Collaborate with CFL and SPHS Advisory Point People to purposely plan the 3-year scope and sequence of college and career related advisory sessions for 9 - 11 grade students Schedule, coordinate, and chaperone college campus visits or field trips related to the college admission process for high school students and their families Work with CFL school-based directors to develop and implement workshops and events focused on college access and career exploration for students and their families across multiple CFL locations Build effective relationships with college admissions, financial aid, and other offices to advocate for students and assist them in reaching their higher education goals Track, evaluate, and report on student college application completion rates, admissions, and retention outcomes for on-going program improvement and growth Stay current on trends and changes in college access and success, FAFSA, and other post-secondary issues Recruit and enroll eligible students in college success programs partnering with CFL such as Bottom Line, Posse, SYEP/CUNY Summer Melt Avoidance initiative,and summer bridge type programs Represent CFLSP in external meetings for college access work such as United Neighborhood Houses and Student Success Network Supervise 2 youth counselors who will work 1:1 with high school seniors on college and financial aid applications Some evening and weekend hours are required throughout the year QUALIFICATIONSBilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English required Degree: Master's in social work, school counseling, or related field required Experience with and passion for working with high school aged youth with diverse strengths, interests, and backgrounds Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently Ability to be a genuine and positive member of a diverse staff team Excellent oral and written communication skills Interest and commitment to learning and working within a social group work model Has interest in managing and creating positive experiences for groups RELATIONSHIP WITHOTHERSBuild and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors Effectively communicate with outside agency staff Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization. Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change Is flexible and works well as a member of a team Ability to relate to a variety of young adults and build strong relationships WORKINGCONDITIONSFlexible working in an office setting and classroom spaces May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building May also attend various meetings with different departments to discuss proposals and progress SALARY Annual salary ranges from $55,000 - $65,000 and is commensurate with experience and educationFull-time position includes 35 hours of work per week on a variable schedule Comprehensive benefits package including four weeks paid vacation, fourteen paid holidays, medical, dental and life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Created: 2025-01-15