College Access and Success Advisor
Job Description
Reports to: Director of Programs
Supervises: N/A
Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Hours and Schedule: 35hours/week; Monday-Friday, some flexibility with daily schedule and some weekend events required.
Location: This position is in-person, working from Spring Creek Towers in East New York, Brooklyn.
Summary/Description:
The Opp Hub serves the greater Starrett City community, from younger generations to senior citizens, providing services geared toward educational development, wellness, and economic mobility. Our mission is to serve as a reflection of our community and to learn and grow alongside it. We empower individuals to tap into their highest potential through collaboration, supportive services, and an unwavering commitment to growth. We are dedicated to a long-term investment in the needs and future aspirations of those we serve. We envision a community where all residents live in secure and quality housing, are healthy and well, and are empowered to pursue opportunity. Learn more about us at: www.theopphub.org
We seek an exceptional team member with strong youth development and engagement skills to build and develop our post-secondary readiness and college retention programing. The ideal candidate is well versed in college advising and the admissions process, a skilled facilitator, able to build rapport with youth and families, and an experienced college visit chaperone. They will be looked to for leadership regarding the growth of our post-secondary initiatives, ensuring that our services are aligned with trends and policy changes in the field.
Responsibilities:
• Develop events and workshops geared towards college and career planning targeted to college-bound individuals and/or their parent/guardian
• Plan and chaperone local college visits; organize virtual college trips to Upstate and out of state institutions
• Curate annual college fair, with college admissions, EOP and financial planning representatives
• Provide ongoing college and career preparation to a caseload of 45-50 youth through small group workshops and 1-on-1 advisement
• Assist students and families with college applications and filing financial aid forms (FAFSA) as well as seeking and applying for scholarships and additional aid
• Provide college-bound individuals with wrap-around supports such as test prep, referrals for academic support and connection to social services
• Continue to provide student outreach during their first two years of college, assisting with enrollment and course selection, monitoring academic and social-emotional needs and connecting students to on-campus resources
• Plan events and activities for college students during school breaks to support retention
• Create an alumni panel to discuss the college experience with high school seniors and juniors
• Keep accurate and complete records of all programmatic activities, deliverables, and outcomes; use this data to inform service delivery
• Other duties as assigned
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range for this position starts at $57,500 and is commensurate with experience. The Opportunity Hub offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; a 401(K) retirement plan with employer match; Employee Wellness Program; commuter benefits; and voluntary supplemental insurance
Apply:
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter to: [email protected] with the subject “College Access and Success Advisor.”
