College and Career Readiness Coaches

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES (Impactful New Strategies for Persistence, Improvement, Resilience, and Engagement for Students) is a federally funded college access and success initiative led by The Bronx Institute at Lehman College. The program partners with Bronx schools to help students from middle school through their first year of college develop the academic, social, and personal skills needed to thrive in higher education and beyond. The Middle and High School, College and Career Readiness Coaches serve as the frontline mentors and guides within Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES, supporting students as they navigate the critical transitions from middle school to high school and from high school to college/career readiness. Working directly with students, families, and school staff, Coaches provide personalized academic planning, career exploration, and college readiness support. This role focuses on helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and persistence needed to pursue higher education—ensuring they are not only prepared for college admission but also equipped to succeed once they get there.

Requirements

A Master’s degree (preferred but not required) in Education, Counseling, or a related field
At least three years of experience supporting underserved and first-generation students
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently, cultivate relationships, and engage with school leadership and with students and families
Ability to plan, organize, and deliver workshops to students in middle and high schools as well as parents
MS Office Suite, Google Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience in college preparation or academic coaching in a high school setting (a plus)

Responsibilities

Guide students through every academic transition—from middle school to college—by developing personalized college and career-readiness plans.
Deliver hands-on support through tutoring, mentoring, college visits, visits to career and technical sites, summer programs, and financial aid workshops.
Collaborate with school leaders, families, and community partners to strengthen pathways to higher education and career success.
Use academic data and evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes and ensure program impact across all sites.
Other duties as assigned.