College Advisor - College Passport (63788)

University Settlement Society Of New York•Brooklyn, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

University Settlement partners with more than 40,000 New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn each year. Founded in 1886, the organization works with neighbors to address poverty and systemic inequality and operates programs including early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, adult English classes, community centers, and the arts. The College Advisor is part of an interdisciplinary team working to increase the number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school or an equivalent program and enroll in post-secondary education of their choice. The advisor provides one-to-one guidance, workshops, and on-campus college exploration opportunities through the University Settlement Society Talent Search program, serving partnered local high schools and a middle school. The role calls for experience with admissions and financial aid, facilitation and curriculum design, and a commitment to positive youth development. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week), on a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Education, or a related field.
Two years of experience in youth development; experience in employment- and career-oriented programs is preferred.
Knowledge of positive youth development principles and ability to apply them when working with young people.
Demonstrated skill in curriculum development.
Ability to facilitate groups and other learning activities and foster team cohesion.
Willingness to travel between The Door/University Settlement offices and local high school partners.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a college or financial aid counselor.
Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with young people to develop individualized educational and career goals related to secondary school or alternative success pathways and post-secondary opportunities.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support each young person in achieving their goals, including facilitating relationships among volunteers, interns, and participants.
Advise students on selecting and applying to post-secondary opportunities, including two- and four-year public and private universities, vocational programs, and service initiatives.
Advise students on all aspects of financial aid, including scholarships and opportunity programs.
Help out-of-school youth enter secondary school or an equivalent program.
Support in-school youth in obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent.
Provide events, workshops, and presentations on college access, affordability, and the value of higher education to youth, parents, and specialized populations, including non-native English speakers and youth in foster care.
Collect and maintain case records in accordance with data-management procedures and contractual obligations.
Prepare students for transition to post-secondary opportunities, including developing Freshman 101 activities and organizing trips to local and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Apply the principles of positive youth development.
Coordinate and integrate necessary services, monitor the Talent Search space, and document participants’ progress toward goals.
Participate in case conferencing.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to develop and facilitate agency-wide programming and events.
Perform other appropriate responsibilities and functions as assigned by a supervisor or director.