Overview
Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a comprehensive supplemental education and youth development organization that works to help motivated students develop the intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values, and personal resilience they need to ensure success in school, career, and life. HEAF identifies scholars in middle school and supports them until they graduate from a four-year college through various after-school, Saturday, and summer educational and youth development programs.
Position Description:
The College Coach provides one-on-one and group support to students navigating the college application process. Many of our HEAF students are first-generation college-seeking students who may not have the familial support or “college knowledge” to navigate the application process. By being paired with a Coach to accompany them through the college application process, students can have individualized support and guidance while having access to a mentor and sounding board to help guide and hold them accountable for their personal and educational goals.
Orientation and training will be provided to all College Coaches. The College Quest Program Director will manage and support the Coaches throughout the year.
Job Type: Part Time- 10 Hours Weekly
Locations: Manhattan (Harlem) 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, New York, NY 10027
(Brooklyn) Brooklyn Law & Technology 1396 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Schedule: Monday 4:30 PM-6:30 PM (On-site: Harlem)
Tuesday 4:30 PM-6:30 PM (On-site: Harlem)
Wednesday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM (On-site: Brooklyn)
Thursday 4:30 PM-6:30 PM (Virtual)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Assisting students with setting their academic and career goals
· Developing student habits and other skills to ensure their success
· Analyzing data and tracking student progress towards goals
· Connecting students with additional resources as needed
· Maintain weekly communication with students
· Help students identify what they are passionate about and link their passions to their college majors
· Build the relationship by working on college admissions requirements and discussing “college knowledge” (majors, living on campus, organizations, college life)
· Motivate students to attend a 4-year university
· Document and track student’s progress via google sheets and Salesforce
· Assist with the coordination of in-person and virtual college visits
Requirements:
· Be a college senior or hold a college degree preferably in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Public Administration, Higher Education, or similar (but all majors considered); Masters Degree preferred
· Two years of related work experience preferred
· Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver information quickly.
· Reside or work in the NYC Metropolitan Area
· Be able to commit to 11 months of college success coaching
· Work collaboratively with HEAF staff to support the student’s college application process
· Adhere to program policies and procedures
· Be willing to complete the application and screening process, including a background
HEAF Vaccination Policy:
We require all HEAF new hires to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 before their start date.
Compensation: $25/ hour