Bridge Coach; NBOE

Job

Office of Student Support Services, Newark Board of Education
765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102

The Newark Board of Education is hiring a college student who is a graduate of Newark Public Schools to serve as a Bridge Coach. The Bridge Coach will work under the supervision of a designated school counselor from August 2024 to August 2025, helping graduating high‑school seniors apply to and matriculate into college. The position requires approximately 430 hours of training, in‑person and virtual, and support work at the high school.

• Currently attending college in New Jersey
• Graduate of a Newark Public School
• Enrolled part‑time or full‑time as a sophomore or junior in good standing during the 2024‑25 academic year
• Strong written and verbal communication and time‑management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting student opportunity and success
• Letter of recommendation from a current professor or mentor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

• Work onsite at the high school approximately 10 hours per week from September to June to assist students with paperwork and tasks related to college and career applications and enrollment
• Attend all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in‑person and virtual) starting in August
• Facilitate workshops for seniors throughout the year and help plan and lead school‑wide events and college‑related trips
• Support students through the financial aid application and verification process
• Track student progress through the college application process and meet weekly with the college counselor to review graduating seniors’ status and guide actions

• Work approximately 10 hours per week in July and August 2025 to assist students with post‑secondary enrollment paperwork and tasks
• Attend all College Bridge and Mentor Newark training (in‑person and virtual)
• Track student progress through application and matriculation steps and meet weekly with the supervisor to review progress

School Guidance Counselor

Salary:
Annual stipend of $7,310 (paid monthly)
Employment Period:
August 2024 – August 2025 (380 training hours and 430 total hours, including 200 winter/​spring hours)
Union Affiliation:
Unaffiliated

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

Open until all positions are filled.

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.