College Access Coordinator - Bilingual Required

JOB TITLE: College Access Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: School-Based Programs

EXEMPTION: Non-Exempt or Exempt, dependent on education and experience

REPORTS TO: Program Director

SUPERVISES: Youth Counselors

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 Coordinator to work with high school students and their families in our diverse community and programs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to

• Provide 1:1 and small group college counseling sessions to fifty 12th-grade students to assist with college research, application preparation, resume writing, and scholarship and financial aid applications
• Provide ongoing guidance and services to up to 100 first- and second-year college students to support their transition
• Make referrals to other CFL departments such as benefits screening or tax preparation as needed
• Collaborate with CFL and SPHS Advisory Point People to purposely plan the 3-year scope and sequence of college and career-related advisory sessions for 9 – 11 grade students
• Schedule, coordinate, and chaperone college campus visits or field trips related to the college admission process for high school students and their families
• Work with CFL school-based directors to develop and implement workshops and events focused on college access and career exploration for students and their families across multiple CFL locations
• 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, admissions, and retention outcomes for ongoing 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 such as Bottom Line, Posse, SYEP/CUNY Summer Melt Avoidance initiative, and summer bridge-type programs
• Represent CFLSP in external meetings for college access work such as United Neighborhood Houses and Student Success Network
• Supervise 2 youth counselors who will work 1:1 with high school seniors on college and financial aid applications
• Some evening and weekend hours are required throughout the year

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English required
• Degree: Master's in social work, school counseling, or related field required
• 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 an interest in managing and creating positive experiences for groups

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS

• Build and maintain close, daily interactions with co-workers and supervisors
• Effectively communicate with outside agency staff
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change
• Is flexible and works well as a member of a team
• Ability to relate to a variety of young adults and build strong relationships

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexible working in an office setting and classroom spaces
• May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school building
• May also attend various meetings with different departments to discuss proposals and progres