College Access Counselor
Summary
With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and the community.
CHLCD has an opening for one (1) full-time College Access Counselor. The Student Success Center (SSC) is a youth and adult-staffed college access center that works to support college guidance teams, and grow a college-going culture for the campus. The SSC provides additional resources and tools necessary for each student to
reach his/her post-secondary goals
Reports directly to the Director of the Student Success Center
Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish speaker (preferred)
- BA in education, counseling or related field.
- 2-3 years experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of CUNY and SUNY application process; FAFSA/TAP application
process, and familiarity with applying to competitive private colleges and universities - Must have flexible schedule, some evening/weekend hours may be required
- Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized and motivated
- Commitment to youth development perspective
- Must clear DOE and DOH fingerprinting and background authorizations before they
can work
Duties
- Provide college application support and group workshops around college access, career
exploration, and educational success - Implement comprehensive outreach and recruitment strategy to promote the
programming of the SSC - Help coordinate activities including parent information sessions, virtual college visits,
leadership activities and program celebrations - Work alongside a group of youth leaders—high school students who serve as peer
mentors supporting their classmates through the college application process - Communicate with key stakeholders on campus and related agencies to support student
progress toward educational success - Act as a liaison between students and school personnel
- Meet virtually and in-person with students 1:1 to ensure timely completion of various
applications - Implement comprehensive outreach and recruitment strategy to promote the
programming of the SSC - Ensure the maintenance and growth of the SSC through supporting fundraising activities
and tracking SSC student utilization and outcomes - Work with school guidance teams to track student data and progress
- Share aggregate of student touchpoints through weekly/monthly updates to school staff
and leadership. - Ensure that all participant data is collected and reported out monthly
- Collaborate with CHLDC and school staff to meet needs of participants and provide crisis
intervention and referrals as needed. - Participate in meetings and staff development sessions with CHLDC.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Please forward your cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to Marissa Disla at:
marissad@cypresshills.org. Three (3) written reference letters will be required if chosen
for the position.
CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and
respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and
appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on
a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
