College Access Director - Long Island City, United States - Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement

Verified Company

Long Island City, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

THE ORGANIZATION

JOB SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Major Duties and Responsibilities_

Conduct workshops to educate students and parents on collegerelated topics, admissions procedures, and testing, providing guidance and support throughout the process caseload of 25 students
Conduct individual and group meetings with juniors, seniors, and younger students (8th and 10th grade) to discuss college options and curricular decisions 2030.
Facilitate meetings with college admissions representatives and act as a liaison with colleges.
Write an official recommendation for each senior.
Create a resource guide to maintain and share information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college to participants and community through oneonone and community information sessions.
Monitor admission decisions and statistics, reporting findings to respective supervisors.
Assist participants in developing postsecondary education action plans.
Maintain membership in professional organizations: the College Board, the National Association of College Admission Counselors, etc.
Maintain and disseminate information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, helping to administer AP and PSAT exams.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Identify key stakeholders for a yearly college Fair at both Center based programs
1week college trip for High school, Out of School
Out of work Teens/ YA
3day College Fair for Middle School Youth
Attend Staff Development Day
Able to develop, refine and enhance programmatic systems to meet/exceed goals
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external partners
A developing knowledge of career pathways and partnership development in tech

STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

Associates degree required, bachelor's degree preferred.
At least 2 year's experience working with high school & college age youth in an urban setting.
Experience in college admissions or high school college counseling; teaching and computer skills are a plus.
Experience working with students on achieving positive outcomes for success.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, including an understanding of the goals, objectives, and mission of an independent college preparatory school.
Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population
Knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, and admission and financial policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment background check.

Benefits:

Generous Paid Time Off package of 12 holidays, 12 sick days, 10 days of vacation, and 6 personal days.
Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 12% of total salary
Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D and Life Insurance
EAP Services

Pay:
$50, $55,000.00 per year

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