Program Counselor Pre-College Healthcare Academy 2026

Cambridge Information Group Inc•New York, NY

23h•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Program Counselors (PCs) play a crucial role in the residential and social aspects of our pre- – college programs and will focus on maintaining a safe living and learning community by upholding the Student and Family Handbook and building a community among the students. Under the supervision of the Residential Hall Director (RHD), PCs provide supervision, advisement, and engagement opportunities for students residing on campus for the duration of the program. This is a live-in position, working up to 40 hours per week with housing.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor’s degree or currently in collegerequired;
1+ years ofpreviousresidential life experience (summer camp, boarding school, college campus etc.)required;
Must be CPR certified orbewilling to obtain prior tostart of program
Two referencesrequired
Have an outgoing disposition and an enthusiasm for working with high school students
Establishes anurturing, inclusive community and encouragespositiveself-expression.
Must beflexibleand highlyadaptable;quick and comfortable responding toever-changingenvironment.
Highly motivatedand comfortable takinginitiatives.
The ability to use sound judgement, enforce rules,and assume leadership roles
Hasakeeninterest inlocalcultureandiscomfortable exploring it with studentsusingtheMetrotransitsystem.
Must be willing to liveonsite.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent command of the English language.

Nice To Haves

Abilityto speak another languageisa plus.

Responsibilities

Assistin the residential check-in and check-out process ensuring that all students are properly moved into theirroomand understand the policiestherein;
Presentand support in studentorientation events including diversity, equity and inclusion sessions andcommunity buildingactivities;
Support the physical and mental health of students and refer them toappropriate resources,as needed;
Attend weekly staffmeetings;
Enforce program policies and procedures to ensure that all participantsremainsafe throughout the program, documentingviolationsand incidents as they arise;
Mediate roommate and peerconflicts;
Manage student and staff interactionsusing various student managementsoftware;
Completeroom checks;
Abide by Curfew and Proximity policy, when scheduled (see below);
Plan andlead recreational and social events and activities such as movie nights, arts events, community buildingactivitiesandoutings;
Assistwith administrative tasks which may include the use of technology such asOrah, Pronto, Canvas, MicrosoftOfficeand online basedsoftware;
Support the program through other duties asassigned.