College Access Counselor

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) 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 community. Position: College Access Counselor CHLDC is seeking one (1) full-time College Access Counselor to serve students at Collegiate Prep High School , one of the schools on the Franklin K. Lane Campus. 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 education goals. The counselor will work closely with students, families, school staff, and community partners to ensure students are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to successfully pursue higher education.

Requirements

BA in education, counseling or related field.
2–3 years of experience in college access, youth development, or education.
Strong understanding of CUNY/SUNY admissions, financial aid (FAFSA/TAP), and private college processes.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings/weekends.
Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized and motivated.
Commitment to youth development perspective.
Must pass DOE and DOH background checks and fingerprinting

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling for students on college exploration, application, and financial aid processes—including CUNY/SUNY, FAFSA/TAP, and private institutions.
Facilitate college access workshops and materials for students and families.
Collaborate with school staff and guidance counselors to implement school-wide college readiness initiatives.
Coordinate and support events such as college visits, parent information nights, leadership activities, and program celebrations.
Supervise and mentor SSC Youth Leaders (2) —students trained as peer mentors to support classmates through the college process.
Act as a liaison between students, families, and school personnel to address barriers to postsecondary planning.
Track student progress and document advising touchpoints in internal systems; share aggregate data in regular reports (weekly/monthly) to school and SSC leadership.
Participate in school-wide meetings, staff development, and collaborative planning sessions.
Support fundraising, outreach, and data collection efforts to ensure SSC sustainability.
Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of CHLDC programs and services.
Collaborate with CHLDC and school staff to meet needs of participants and provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed.
Adhere to secure and ethical data management practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.