College Advisor

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York City, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a part-time College Advisor for the College Connections Project at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (Manhattan EOC). This is a federally grant funded TRIO EOC position, and continued employment is contingent upon ongoing funding. The Manhattan EOC provides free academic and career training to adult learners, and the College Connections Project specifically aims to inspire, motivate, and empower non-traditional adult learners to pursue post-secondary opportunities. This position reports to the College Connections Project Director and is an in-person role located at the Manhattan EOC.

Requirements

Associates degree in Psychology, Education or related major
Minimum two years of experience in college access, career advising, adult education, youth development or a related field
Experience in completion of apprenticeship and/or post-secondary and financial aid applications such as the CUNY, SUNY, FAFSA and TAP applications
Possess extensive experience editing college admissions essays
Strong presentation and problem solving skills
Passion for college access and college success work or a willingness to learn
Collaborative and empathetic attitude
Comfortable traveling within New York City and conducting off-site advising sessions and workshops
Possess the ability to adapt to changing environments
English proficiency required

Nice To Haves

Spanish or French fluency
At least 3 years of college advising experience
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling or other related field
Extensive knowledge of the college admission including CUNY, SUNY Admissions as well as financial aid processes including the student loan applications
Prior experience collaborating successfully in a multilingual and/or multicultural environments

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assistance to TRIO EOC participants applying for post-secondary opportunities including, but not limited to apprenticeship, college or other post-secondary opportunities
Support TRIO EOC participants with researching and completing the post-secondary and/or college admissions process including revision of essays, college selections, college major choices, and college enrollment
Assist TRIO EOC participants in completing financial aid applications (FAFSA and TAP, Loans, etc.), and financial aid verification requirements and troubleshoot participants’ technical issues by contacting college administrators and seeking out appropriate information and guidance
Provide workshops or presentations on career exploration, college admissions and financial aid topics
Recruit TRIO EOC participants through various outreach activities, including open houses, community and college fairs, email marketing, and other advertising campaigns
Maintain accurate records of applicant and participant progress and project activities
Coordinate the participant intake process to ensure compliance with TRIO EOC project guidelines
Ensure confidentiality of participant records in accordance with the City University and State University of New York policies and procedures
Remain current on the latest trends in post-secondary education, college access and success
Other duties as assigned