Educational Talent Search Program Counselor

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

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Educational Talent Search Program is designed to identify youth with the potential for education at the post-secondary level and encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post-secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual counseling, advisement, and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required (master’s preferred) in Counseling or related area
Must have at least one year experience counseling disadvantaged youth.
Knowledge and understanding of proper English grammar, format, and usage.
Ability to write clear and narrative reports.
Must be familiar with the population of the target area.
Ability to communicate effectively with disadvantaged youth.
Knowledge of the financial aid and college procedures.
Knowledge of Special programs and Trio.
Ability to meet and communicate effectively and diplomatically with groups as well as individuals.
Ability to plan for an facilitate the smooth flow of scheduled activities.
Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic and placement tests

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Assist in recruitment of eligible participants.
Responsible for assessing and documenting academic potential, financial eligibility, and first-generation eligibility of participants.
Work with target school counselors in coordinating project activities.
Screen applicants for participant eligibility.
Refer ineligible students to appropriate social and other services.
Assess participant's potential for post-secondary educational training.
Assess participant’s tutorial needs and recommend tutorial services.
Maintain participant's files according to proposed guidelines.
Assist participants exploring career fields and choosing career goals.
Assist participants in choosing a post-secondary institution.
Implement campus and college day field trips.
Coordinate and implement financial aid workshops for parents and participants.
Assist participants in completing admissions and financial aid forms.
Conduct participant follow-up surveys.
Participate in staff development and in-service meetings.
Perform other duties as required to achieve program goals and objectives.
Be familiar with and adhere to the college's policies and procedures.