Postsecondary Counselor

## Postsecondary Counselor Apply:
New York, NY:
Part time:
Posted Today:
JR4460

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.Primary

Location:

BARUCH COLLEGE Bargaining Unit:

No
** Description of Organization:
** The Baruch STEP Academy is an academic enrichment program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and providing college preparation. Managed through the CUNY Research Foundation, we serve middle and high school students throughout the city.
** Summary of Responsibilities****:
** The STEP Academy at Baruch College is seeking a college access counselor to perform the following tasks:
* Create, track, and revise individual academic plans and discuss career aspiration during one-on-one and small group counseling sessions
* Lead student workshop sessions on college preparation, financial literacy (including understanding FAFSA and CSS Profiles, financial aid and award letters, and college cents, and career readiness)
* Develop and facilitate workshops to provide parents with resources to advocate for and support their child's education
* Assist with the advisory committee and parent group
* Collaborate with staff on assessing program's college and career readiness offerings
* Other duties as assigned
** Qualifications*
* *
* Required:

*** Bachelor’s Degree
* Availability from 10am – 2pm each Saturdays session
* Experience providing student counseling sessions and facilitate parent workshops
* Background in college access counseling, specializing in financial literacy and preparedness
* Possess good interpersonal skills with teenagers and parents
** Preferred:
*** Current college counselor/advisor
* Familiarity with working with diverse student populations (first generation, immigrant, minority, and low-income)
* Experience working in schools, college access programs, or community based organizations

Only candidates that submit a cover letter will be considered. Request for interviews with qualified candidates will start in early September.

Pay Range:$40 to $40 per hour
** RFCUNY Benefits
** RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
** The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide 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, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.