College and Career Readiness Coaches

Join the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) as a Middle and High School, College and Career Readiness Coach within the Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES initiative.

Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES is a federally funded college access and success initiative led by The Bronx Institute at Lehman College, partnering with Bronx schools to help students from middle school through first year of college develop academic, social, and personal skills.

Bronx, CUNY

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• Guide students through every academic transition—from middle school to college—by developing personalized college and career‑readiness plans.
• Deliver hands‑on support through tutoring, mentoring, college visits, visits to career and technical sites, summer programs, and financial aid workshops.
• Collaborate with school leaders, families, and community partners to strengthen pathways to higher education and career success.
• Use academic data and evidence‑based strategies to improve student outcomes and ensure program impact across all sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated success in implementing academic interventions, advising, and early outreach strategies to promote college access and workforce understanding.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to build trust with students, families, and educators.
• Deep understanding of Bronx communities and a commitment to helping local youth achieve college and career success.

• Master’s degree preferred but not required in Education, Counseling, or related field.
• At least three years of experience supporting underserved and first‑generation students.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and cultivate relationships with school leadership, students, and families.
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver workshops to students in middle and high schools as well as parents.
• Experience in college preparation or academic coaching in a high school setting (a plus).
• Able to balance multiple tasks and projects and shift priorities as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as a team member across different tasks and projects.
• Grit and determination, motivation, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Suite.

Pay: $33.79 per hour;
Total compensation for 343 hours over 9 weeks and 4 days is approximately $11,589.97. Benefits: RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals.

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E‑Verify Employer. RFCUNY provides equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.