College Advisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of direct service experience working with youth and young adults in academic advisement, counseling, intervention, or youth development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Satisfactory background check, fingerprint clearance, and health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or other languages relevant to community needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student academic progress and attendance; communicate with relevant school personnel and schedule timely interventions to support high school graduation.
• Collaborate with NYCPS School Guidance Counselors to align support strategies and promote student academic success.
• Assess student skills, interests, and goals through individual interviews and group activities; develop personalized academic and college/career plans.
• Advocate for students’ rights and well-being, while equipping them with self-advocacy skills.
• Educate and advise students and families on post-secondary options including college, technical programs, and employment pathways.
• Maintain and share up-to-date resources on colleges, scholarships, financial aid, and college preparation guides.
• Participate in and help facilitate college visits, career exploration activities, school trips, and program events.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, employers, and professional organizations to expand student opportunities.
• Provide timely intervention and support for issues that may prevent a student from functioning effectively in school; refer to mental health services as needed.
• Engage and sustain relationships with family members to address barriers impacting student performance and success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.