Title: College Counselor
Program: College Preparation and Leadership Program
Location: Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School – 701 St. Ann’s Avenue, Bronx, New York


Program Description

East Side House, founded in 1891, has served the Mott Haven section of the Bronx since 1963. A staff of 281, including full and part-time teachers, social workers and other experts, focus is on critical developmental periods – early childhood and adolescence – and critical junctures – points at which people are determined to become economically independent.

East Side House created the College Preparation and Leadership Program (CPLP) to augment the opportunities offered by Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School. CPLP runs classes on college and career readiness during the school day and after-school. In addition, CPLP prepares students for success in college by organizing school visits and helping students navigate the college admissions process. The program’s College Success Advisor works with alumni to help ensure college matriculation, retention and graduation.

Position Description

As the point-person for the college application and admissions process, the College Counselor is an invaluable resource for our students. In leading an 11th-grade College Access course as well as a 12th-grade College Readiness class, the College Counselor’s duties include assisting students in developing a reach-target-safety list, preparing for standardized testing and completing a high-quality college application. Our students’ success in college will be determined in part by how well-informed they are before and during the college application process. As such, the College Counselor plays a pivotal role in our program’s mission.

Responsibilities

  • Lead twice-weekly 11th-grade classes on college access
  • Lead twice-weekly 12th-grade classes on college readiness
  • Oversee (P)SAT registration and preparation
  • Manage the college admissions process in coordination with the school guidance counselor and the 12th-grade team
  • Communicate all pertinent information in weekly meetings with school and CBO personnel
  • Assist families’ preparations for college – mainly the financial aid process – in coordination with the College Success Advisor
  • Maintain an active networking list of relevant officials
  • Creatively develop innovative solutions to myriad challenges as they arise
  • Other duties as assigned by program director; responsibilities will involve evenings and weekends, on occasion



Knowledge, Education and Experience

  • Bachelors and 2+ years experience working with high school-aged students, preferably in a school setting
  • Instructional experience highly preferred
  • Intimate familiarity with the college admissions process
  • Positive attitude toward learning and self-improvement
  • Demonstrated record of positively influencing youth
  • Proven history of relentlessness and overcoming challenges
  • Excellent ability to clearly communicate information to different audience
  • Spanish proficiency preferred but not required



Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. East Side House Settlement offers a benefits package.

Send Resume and Cover Letter via mail, email or fax to:

Brendan Lowe, Program Director
Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School
701 St. Ann’s Avenue, Bronx, New York
Fax: (718) 665-2363 or e-mail: blowe@eastsidehouse.org
Visit our website: www.eastsidehouse.org
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