College Academy Peer Advisor

New Visions for Public Schools is seeking two College Ready Academy (CRA) Peer Advisors to serve as a vital support system for students in the CRA, facilitating access to college and a smooth transition to postsecondary journey. As a CRA Peer Advisor, you will leverage your training and experience as a postsecondary coach or advisor to provide actionable guidance to high school students.

You will work closely with program leadership and school counselors to engage and outreach to students, manage student caseloads, facilitate workshops, and provide direct academic and advising support.

This role operates on a cyclical calendar to meet students’ changing needs:

• Fall Semester:
  Focused on college list-building, essay support, and intensive financial aid application support including families.
• Spring Semester:
  Shifts focus to award letter comparison, scholarship procurement, and navigating “senioritis” to ensure students are fully prepared for college enrollment.

2 positions: one based in the Bronx Roosevelt Education Campus and one based in Brooklyn Prospect Heights Educational Campus

This is a part-time, temporary, hourly position from September 2026 to June 2027, with a possible extension into the summer. It is not eligible for benefits, holiday pay, or Paid Time Off (PTO) beyond what is required under NYC law. It requires a consistent weekly commitment, including on-site work every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon (typically 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM), plus hybrid/virtual availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and some Saturdays.

• Hours:
  
  Up to 20 hours per week

• Schedule:

  • In-person:
    Tuesdays and Thursdays (1pm - 6:30pm) in-person at high school hub

  • Co-planning:
    Mondays (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) at (hybrid; in-person at New Visions

  • Virtual:
    Wednesdays and Saturdays (3-hour block)

    • Office hours or evenings
    • Monthly workshops

  • Chaperone events such as city-wide college fairs on the weekends

• Advising & Financial Aid Expertise

  • Provide granular, step-by-step guidance on complex college applications and financial aid milestones, including:

    • Applications:
      College list-making, college applications, FAFSA, NYS TAP, and DreamTAP application completion.
    • Advanced Planning: CSS Profile requirements (where applicable) and application navigation for Opportunity Programs (ASAP, SEEK, EOP, HEOP).
    • Decision Support:
      Award letter comparison and final commitment guidance.

• Outreach, Case Management & Collaboration

  • Relationship Building
  • Caseload Management:
    Maintain the integrity of the shared student tracker by documenting every advising interaction, milestone progress, and case note. Participate in weekly caseload reviews with the Program Lead to identify opportunities for students and to outreach to “at‑risk” students who may need additional support.

• Program Operations

  • College Now & Academic Support:
    Provide on-site support during the College Now program (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM), including facilitating study halls, managing classroom logistics (laptop carts/setup), and creating a welcoming environment. Will also help manage dinners for students on site for College Now.

• Seamless Enrollment & Persistence

  • Summer Melt Prevention:
    Lead transition efforts during the critical post-graduation period: monitor student enrollment status, assist with housing/deposit questions, and ensure students complete all pre-college requirements (e.g., orientation, course registration).
  • Virtual Advising:
    Host virtual office hours (Wednesdays & Saturdays) for 1:1 advising and assist in planning/facilitating monthly virtual workshops for students and families.

• Previous experience as a peer coach (e.g., New Visions Bridge, CUNY CCB4A, College Advising Fellow, CARA, SLN College Transition…