College Advisor

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BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN

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The College Connections Project located at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (Manhattan EOC) seeks a part-time College Advisor. This position is an in-person position located at the Manhattan EOC. This is a federally grant funded TRIO EOC position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon ongoing funding.

The Manhattan EOC is one of 10 EOCs across the state of New York providing free academic and career training to adult learners in New York. College Connections provides comprehensive post‑secondary access services to eligible New York City adults. The CCP aims to inspire, motivate, and empower non‑traditional adult learners to seek post‑secondary opportunities. This position reports to the College Connections Project Director.

More information on the Manhattan EOC and the CCP can be found online here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The ideal candidate has experience advising/counseling applicants through the college admissions process and can guide applicants through every facet of it. The ideal candidate must also possess excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand.

The ideal candidate has experience advising/counseling applicants through the college admissions process and can guide them through every facet of it. The ideal candidate must also possess excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand.

• Provide comprehensive assistance to TRIO EOC participants applying for post‑secondary opportunities including, but not limited to apprenticeship, college or other post‑secondary opportunities
• Support TRIO EOC participants with researching and completing the post‑secondary and/or college admissions process including revision of essays, college selections, college major choices, and college enrollment
• Assist TRIO EOC participants in completing financial aid applications (FAFSA and TAP, Loans, etc.), and financial aid verification requirements and troubleshoot participants’ technical issues by contacting college administrators and seeking out appropriate information and guidance
• Provide workshops or presentations on career exploration, college admissions and financial aid topics
• Recruit TRIO EOC participants through various outreach activities, including open houses, community and college fairs, email marketing, and other advertising campaigns
• Maintain accurate records of applicant and participant progress and project activities
• Coordinate the participant intake process to ensure compliance with TRIO EOC project guidelines
• Ensure confidentiality of participant records in accordance with the City University and State University of New York policies and procedures
• Remain current on the latest trends in post‑secondary education, college access and success
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties…