Post-Secondary Trainer (Options Institute)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER • New York, NY

17d

About The Position

The Trainer / Project Manager supports the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of Options Institute trainings. This role is responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development workshops, managing key training logistics and data, maintaining up-to-date curricula and materials, and counseling a small caseload of students on college access. The position combines facilitation, evaluation, and project management to ensure trainings are effective, well-organized, and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience counseling students on college access and success or working in college admissions preferred
• Experience with low-income or underrepresented students preferred
• Previous training or facilitation experience required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective group facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Knowledge of the U.S. higher education system, particularly in NYC and NYS
• Familiarity with college admissions, financial aid, and postsecondary pathways
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based applications, including virtual meeting and data-tracking tools
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual full-day and half-day workshops for high school counselors, college advisors, community-based organization (CBO) staff, volunteers, and students
• Support the development, revision, and ongoing maintenance of workshop curricula, slide decks, handouts, and facilitator guides
• Maintain accurate training records, including attendance tracking for all workshops and events
• Administer, collect, and manage pre- and post-workshop evaluations; support basic analysis and reporting of training outcomes
• Assist with training-related project management, including timelines, deliverables, coordination with internal staff, and participant follow-up
• Prepare and organize training materials and resources for in-person and virtual delivery
• Follow up with training participants regarding evaluations, resources, and promised deliverables
• Participate in data review and reflection meetings to support continuous improvement of training content and delivery
• Counsel a small caseload (10 or fewer) of high school students on college access and application processes
• Prepare and deliver presentations at state and national conferences
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level