College Transition and Success Counselor (Bronx Lifelink)
About The Position
The College Transition and Success Counselor works with students from GSS programs who are transitioning to and attending designated two- and four-year CUNY colleges. The counselor collaborates with college personnel and GSS program staff to support students’ transition to college and mobilize supports that sustain college success. The role also participates in research and strategy development to document effective practices, resources, collaborations, and interventions, and conducts outreach to students and staff at referring sites to recruit appropriate candidates. The counselor also helps participants pursuing work or credentials after high school plan their next steps in the workforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least two years of prior experience working with young adults.
- Experience with college access, including the application process, or college retention experience.
- Strong teamwork, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong ability to engage students and parents in activities that support college completion.
- Commitment to working with youth from a strength-based and/or youth-development perspective.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with CUNY counselors and staff in key college departments to support and track students.
- Work with counselors at GSS community schools, YABCs, and day school programs to identify students for the college application and transition cohort.
- Provide individual support and advocacy to students in the cohort.
- Develop and implement workshops on transitioning to college.
- Arrange college site visits to familiarize students with the campus, college departments, and contacts.
- Review and monitor students’ financial arrangements and financial aid to help maximize and manage aid and support appropriate budgeting.
- Assist students with planning and preparation for the CUNY Assessment Test.
- Develop academic monitoring and an early-warning system to address retention risks.
- Arrange study groups or tutoring for students as needed.
- Help non-matriculating participants develop transferable career-readiness skills and apply for jobs or credential opportunities.
- Help arrange activities and celebrations that promote cohort cohesion and peer support.
- Maintain and provide demographic information and case notes for data keeping and research.
- Maintain required statistical and narrative documentation.
- Participate in staff trainings and meetings, including partnership meetings, conferences, presentations, and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
