College Bound Instructor, College Learning Community

CAMBA•New York, NY

2d•$63,664 - $63,664•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community organization that offers over 180 integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. CAMBA partners with SUNY Buffalo State and SUNY Delhi to provide college credit-bearing classes and wraparound support to transfer school students at Lower East Side Preparatory High School, Brooklyn Academy, and Brooklyn Bridge Academy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Education, Counseling, Social Work or a related field.
Two (2) years applicable experience working with youth.
Good written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

Track student attendance and reach out to absent students daily.
Counsel students regularly through meetings, telephone, or home visits.
Work with students to overcome barriers and advocate for themselves.
Create and update post-secondary work plans for enrolled students.
Recommend and implement strategies to enhance student engagement.
Enter all required data into CAMBA’s online internal database system, Client Track.
Create narrative case notes regarding student progress in Client Track.
Assist students in completing CAMBA intake applications and forms.
Maintain professional relationships with clients while ensuring confidentiality.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including school administration, students, funders, parents, and community organizations.
Synthesize and distribute pertinent college access information.
Provide guidance on the college process, including admissions, FAFSA, enrollment, registration, matriculation, and financial aid.
Plan and organize program activities to meet contract goals.
Assist students in achieving their goals by identifying and connecting them with community resources and making referrals.
Communicate effectively with students, peers, supervisors, and funders.
Monitor students’ progress weekly.
Review all documentation related to students’ progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
Participate in administrative and staff meetings.
Provide information for reports to CAMBA management and funders.
Prepare marketing materials for the program.
Facilitate the SUNY Buffalo State Mastering the Academic Environment class and the Learning Community Program class.
Assist the Assistant Program Manager with creating curriculum for two SUNY Buffalo State classes.
Support parents through the college enrollment and financial aid application process and provide resources for them to support students’ coursework.
Sit in on English classes certified as Buffalo State college credit bearing, as well as virtual classes through SUNY Delhi.
Accompany students on field trips to various colleges, including SUNY Buffalo State and SUNY Delhi.
Support students in understanding course material, completing assignments, and managing their time effectively.