College Advisor

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct service and retention to a caseload of up to 35 college bound high school students, high school equivalency and college enrolled program participants.
• Assist students with completing the college, financial aid process and completing scholarship essays and applications
• Monitor and document client progress towards college enrollment, retention, and program outcomes via case notes and program database.
• Assess and coordinate interventions and referrals for clients through internal and external providers
• Facilitate college readiness workshops, college tours and quarterly retention initiatives for program participants
• Assist with recruitment, engagement and retention for clients engaged in our college bridge program under direction of supervisor
• Engage and monitor follow-up participants to ensure milestone/goal attainment (College matriculation and retention)
• Provide coverage for program trips and events including college tours and college fairs
• Conduct home visits and other field work, as required
• Report to and meet with supervisor on a monthly basis or as required
• Complete program reports on a monthly basis, or more frequently as required
• Attend trainings, both internal and external, promoting college access and success or other professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Support recruitment, engagement and implementation of summer enrichment programming
• Demonstrate ability to successfully work in fast paced and performance driven environment
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Develop and maintain relationships with college, high school, community providers
• Work off site at local community college at least 2x a week supporting college-enrolled participants and maintain open and effective relationship with college providers and offices (i.e., admissions, financial aid, professors, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education or related field
• A minimum of (1) year experience working with youth or social services setting or college access
• Experience with and knowledge of best practices in youth development, college access and workforce development
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.