Position Title
College Retention Specialist
Department
Post-Secondary Pathways
337 Alexander Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
549 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040
FLSA-Classification
Non-Exempt
Salary
$47k
Reports To
Education Services Manager
Date
Immediate
East Side House Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. ESH’s Workforce Development programs align with our mission by providing high quality youth and adult programs and services within community centers.
The Workforce Development Divisions consisting of Jobs Plus (JP), Post-Secondary Pathways Program (PSP), Home Delivered Meals (HDM), Harvest to Haven and all workforce related Programming at ESH. Featuring training, education, career advancement services, financial empowerment services and community building programming, employment exploration and placement.
Under the supervision of the Education Services Manager and Director of PSP, the College Retention Specialist will provide college access services onsite to PSP participants as well as 10 hours a week to students at The College Academy located at the George Washington High School Campus. This role involves working closely with DOE, CBO staff and other stakeholders. Services will be provided to graduating high school seniors and GED students to help them apply to and matriculate into college.
A successful candidate will display the following characteristics:
Under the direct supervision of the Education Services Manager, the College Retention Specialist will:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education / Experience:
Expected Work Schedule
This role is a full-time position expected to generally work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH's needs.
COVID Vaccine – As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date
Supervisory Responsibility None.
Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Travel
Minimal expected for this position outside of local travel between worksites.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job's essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role is generally a sedentary role; however, some sorting/filing is required. Requirements include the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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