College and Career Readiness Coaches

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle and High School, College and Career Readiness Coaches serve as the frontline mentors and guides within Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES (Impactful New Strategies for Persistence, Improvement, Resilience, and Engagement for Students), a federally funded college access and success initiative. This 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. Coaches provide personalized academic planning, career exploration, and college readiness support, focusing on building students' knowledge, confidence, and persistence for higher education. The role ensures students are prepared for college admission and equipped for success once they enroll.

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
Grit and determination, motivated and flexible to work evenings and weekends as necessary

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.