School Based College & Career Advisor

Company: New Settlement
Location: New York
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob Location: Bronx, NYPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $26.37 - $30.22 HourlyDescriptionRooted in the Bronx, New Settlement stands with community members to break systemic barriers, advance justice, promote leadership and strengthen neighborhoods. By ensuring agency around education, employment, housing, wellness and creative expression, we help cultivate an equitable society where individuals and families have the power to use their voice to create the change they wish to see.Since New Settlement's inception in 1989 as a settlement house rooted in the Bronx, our organization has been a responsive community partner. Originally established to revitalize abandoned buildings into affordable housing, New Settlement has since evolved into a multi-generational, forward-looking organization. We support 15,000 members of the community annually by providing organizing in housing and schools, and programs in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, wellness and more. EEO/AAJOB SUMMARY:The Student Success Center (SSC) is a vital youth and adult-staffed hub dedicated to creating a college and career-going culture within the high school campus and empowering students with the knowledge, preparation, and guidance needed for post-secondary success. By offering comprehensive counseling and resources, the SSC ensures all students can achieve their educational aspirations.Empower first-generation students to achieve their college and career aspirations! Based in the Taft Educational Campus, this full-time college and career advisor under the direction of the Student Success Center Director will be responsible for:Job Duties include but not limited to:

• College and Career Advising:
  • Operate a full-service college and career advising office for students and families (including one-to-one college advising)
  • Organize and facilitate college fairs, post-secondary awareness workshops, college trips, Family Nights, and collaborative events
  • Maintain and disseminate information about standardized tests such as SAT/Subject Tests, ACT, and PSAT
  • Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change
  • Program Development & Implementation:
    • Lead the development and implementation of a coordinated, multi-year program that includes individual counseling, group workshops and leadership training enhance college awareness, access and success of high-school students
    • Stay current with trends and best practices in college access, standardized testing, and career exploration
    • Team Supervision & Collaboration:
      • Supervise and coach 2-3 youth leaders and a college bridge coach, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
      • Collaborate with other school-based college and career advisors, school administrators, and staff on an ongoing basis to ensure program participation and success
      • Attend and represent the program at relevant school meetings, events
      • Maintain and build partnerships with diverse educational institutions and organizations
      • Data Management and Reporting:
        • Maintain comprehensive records of student engagement, progress toward educational goals, and program outcomes to inform continuous improvement by using organization (Salesforce) and DOE databases
        • Utilize Salesforce and DOE databases to generate reports for program director
        • Other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organizationQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
          • B.A. or B.S. Required
          • Bilingual Preferred
          • Prior experience in community-based youth work, education and/or social work with a focus on youth development and college access
          • Demonstrated success working with first-generation college students and a commitment to promoting post-secondary opportunities
          • Familiarity with the NYC public school systemPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
            • The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
            • The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
            • The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
              • Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.
              • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Employment is at will and employees will undergo 45- and 90-day check-ins during their 90-day probationary period.NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.New Settlement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This job description indicates the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of you as an employee. You may be asked to perform other duties as required.
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