College Counselor & Advisor

College Track•New Orleans, LA

2d•$30 - $36

About The Position

The College Counselor & Advisor helps scholars navigate their postsecondary journeys with clarity, confidence, and purpose so they can earn a bachelor's degree and lead lives of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power. The role delivers College Track's LEAD curriculum and college readiness workshops across five pillars: College Preparation, Career & Purpose, Social-Emotional Wellness, Academic Skills, and Financial Literacy, using culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices. The advisor provides one-to-one college counseling and case management to a caseload of scholars, supporting completion of milestones such as college visits, SAT/ACT, FAFSA, personal statements, scholarship applications, and final college decisions. The advisor co-develops and maintains each scholar's Consolidated Education Plan (CEP) with the Academic Advisor, and collaborates with school counselors, teachers, families, and site teams to create a coordinated support network. College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that supports students from underserved communities in becoming the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor's degree. Its holistic, asset-based program invests in scholars over 10 years, from high school through college and the launch of their careers. This is a full-time, hourly position in New Orleans. The compensation range is $29.81–$36.30 per hour, depending on experience. New hires can expect an offer between $31.43 and $33.05 per hour. College Track provides benefits centered on health care, work-life balance, and financial security, including up to 23 discretionary sick and vacation days and 23 paid office closures and holidays in the first year. The organization encourages applicants who identify as first-generation college graduates. Employment offers are contingent on a background check, in compliance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Four-year college degree.
Three to five years of experience in college access, youth development, school counseling, or a related field.
Proven success delivering college readiness advising, including FAFSA completion, financial aid literacy, personal statement coaching, and enrollment decision-making.
Strong facilitation and curriculum delivery skills, with experience leading group-based workshops for high school youth.
Strong relationship-building skills with scholars and families, fostering identity, agency, and high expectations.
Deep understanding of social-emotional development.
Ability to advocate for College Track's mission of helping scholars confronting systemic barriers earn a bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or college counseling certification.
Direct experience working with first-generation college-bound students.

Responsibilities

Facilitate College Track's LEAD curriculum and college readiness workshops across College Preparation, Career & Purpose, Social-Emotional Wellness, Academic Skills, and Financial Literacy, using culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
Provide one-to-one college counseling and case management to a caseload of scholars.
Support scholars in completing college visits, SAT/ACT, FAFSA, personal statements, scholarship applications, and final college decisions.
Co-develop and maintain each scholar's Consolidated Education Plan (CEP) with the Academic Advisor.
Partner with school counselors, teachers, families, and site teams to build a coordinated network of support.
Analyze scholar data, including GPA, college access milestones, and workshop attendance, to guide individualized and group advising.
Work occasional evenings and weekends aligned with key program milestones, such as FAFSA nights and college decision events.