Career Academic Advisor

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Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES is a federally funded college access and success initiative led by The Bronx Institute at Lehman College. The program partners with Bronx schools to support students from middle school through their first year of college by helping them develop the academic, social, and personal skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The Middle and High School College and Career Readiness Coaches serve as frontline mentors and guides within Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES, supporting students as they navigate the critical transitions from middle school to high school and from high school to college and career readiness. Working directly with students, families, school staff, and program partners, Coaches provide personalized academic planning, career exploration, mentoring, and college readiness support.

This role focuses on helping students build the knowledge, confidence, and persistence needed to pursue higher education and achieve long-term academic and career success.

Coaches will work closely with school-based coaching staff, the Program Coordinator and Liaison, and the Administrative Assistant at Bronx Community College to support program implementation, student engagement, and the successful delivery of college and career readiness services.

Guide students through academic transitions from middle school through college by developing and supporting personalized college and career readiness plans. Provide hands‑on support through tutoring, mentoring, college visits, career and technical site visits, summer programs, and financial aid workshops. Collaborate with school-based Coaches, school leaders, families, and community partners to strengthen pathways to higher education and career success. Participate in and support the Saturday Academy Program, providing academic enrichment, mentoring, college and career readiness activities, and other student support services as assigned.

Use academic data and evidence‑based strategies to identify student needs, implement appropriate interventions, and improve student outcomes across program sites. Maintain regular communication and provide weekly progress reports to the school-based Coaches, the Program Coordinator and Liaison, and the Administrative Assistant at Bronx Community College through appropriate methods of communication. Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of program activities, workshops, and student services.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the goals and objectives of Bronx GEAR UP INSPIRES.

Demonstrated experience implementing academic interventions, advising, and early outreach strategies that promote college access, persistence, and career readiness. Knowledge of college and career pathways, workforce preparation, and resources that support underserved and first‑generation students. Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, educators, and community partners. Understanding of Bronx communities and a commitment to supporting local youth in achieving their educational and career…