College Access Counselor – Full Time

Overview

Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, a nationally recognized social service agency in Sunset Park Brooklyn, is seeking a full-time year-round College Access Counselor to work with high school students and their families at Sunset Park High School.

Position Description:

• Oversee the daily functioning of the SPHS college office
• Supervise support staff in the college office as required
• Provide 1:1 and small group college counseling sessions to 12th grade students to assist with college research, application preparation, and financial aid applications
• Collaborate with CFL and SPHS Advisory Point People to purposely plan the 4-year scope and sequence of college and career related advisory sessions for 9 – 12 grade students
• Schedule, coordinate, and chaperone college campus visits or field trips related to the college admission process for students in all 4 grades
• Work with a team of CFL and SPHS staff to develop and implement workshops and events focused on college access for students and their families including a school day college fair and evening family workshops
• Build effective relationships with college admissions, financial aid, and other offices to advocate for students and assist them in reaching their higher education goals
• Track, evaluate, and report on student college application completion rates and admissions outcomes for on-going program improvement and growth
• Stay current on trends and changes in college access and success, FAFSA, and other post-secondary issues
• Recruit and enroll eligible students in college success programs partnering with CFL and/or SPHS such as Bottom Line, Posse, and summer bridge type programs
• Some evening and weekend hours are required throughout the year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English required
• Degree: Masters in social work, school counseling, or related field preferred
• Experience with and passion for working with high school aged youth with diverse strengths, interests, and backgrounds
• Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently
• Ability to be a genuine and positive member of a diverse staff team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interest and commitment to learning and working within a social group work model
• Has interest in managing and creating positive experiences for groups