Overview
Career and College Coordinator Jobs in Brooklyn, NY at St Nicks Alliance
St. Nicks Alliance (SNA) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community-based organization founded in 1975 with the mission to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people through employment, education, housing, and health care. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, youth, adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning.
Established in 1994, St Nicks Alliance’s Youth and Education strives to transform the lives of more than 6,000 North Brooklyn youth, ages 2-24, each year. Through a wide-range of programs, youth are empowered to successfully advance through the stages of education and into young adulthood with the core competencies to thrive. In partnership with schools, families and community, St. Nicks Alliance’s holistic approach to transformation combines youth development, academic enrichment, health and wellness, and post-secondary readiness.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The College and Career Coordinator for St. Nicks Alliance’s Youth and Education is part of our “Learning to Work” program in partnership with NYC Department of Education at Bushwick Community High School (BCHS). For more than 20 years, St. Nicks Alliance has been integral to creating a supportive environment at BCHS to assist the school in directing youth towards positive behaviors, re-engaging students as learners, and connecting young people with a positive academic and post-secondary plan for their future. The Learning to Work program provides internships, work readiness workshops, college preparation, mental health services, and attendance support to over 120 students annually at this NYC DOE Transfer High School. The Learning to Work team consists of a Program Director, Career and College Coordinator, Career and Internship Coordinator and two AmeriCorps members. To provide holistic services, they work highly collaboratively with each staff member managing a caseload of students and taking a leadership role in one or more critical areas of program delivery. Reporting to the LTW Program Director, the Career and College Coordinator takes lead responsibility for post-secondary planning. The Career and College Counselor works in close collaboration with the Career and Internship Coordinator to ensure students attend class and graduate armed with post-secondary education plans that are closely aligned with their short and long-term career aspirations. Similarly, they partner with the school team to ensure each student has the mental health supports needed to thrive in high school and beyond. AmeriCorps members serve as youth success mentors, providing support with attendance improvement and transitions after graduation.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
College and Postsecondary Planning
● Design and implement college readiness and vocational training programming for all BCHS students.
● Conduct post secondary planning meetings and provide 1:1 assistance with college exploration, application, financial aid, scholarships, entrance exams, enrollment, and any college-related needs; including post-secondary planning for students not interested in college
● Assist students in the creation of Common App, College Board, FAFSA, TAP, accounts and the submitting of all necessary documents for college applications through Naviance, email, mail, fax, or other online portals
● Consult with school counselors and social workers to ensure seniors are on track to graduate
● Plan virtual, local, and overnight college tours for LTW, BCHS, and St. Nick’s Alliance youth
● Create and distribute a monthly “College Corner” newsletter to promote a college going school culture.
● Coordinate SAT exam administration with BCHS testing coordinator and administrative team while maintaining SAT exam score data and SAT fee waivers
● Track all college students through use of ETO, Naviance, LTW and BCHS databases, including application status and case notes.
● Maintain strong relationships with alumni and assist them with all their higher education needs (i.e. financial aid renewal, transferring schools, remedial courses, scholarships, changing majors, etc.)
● Facilitate professional development trainings for BCHS staff in regards to the college application process
● Be knowledgeable and informed about the changing landscape of college admissions
Attendance Outreach, Support, and Advocacy
● Conduct consistent outreach for students identified as at risk of dropping out while assessing barriers contributing to poor attendance and plan strategies for re-engagement ● Refer students for social work or other services as needed
● Attend and participate in BCHS College & Career Committee to implement best practices Other Duties
● Attend necessary work-related events, trainings and meetings
● Meet regularly with Supervisor, LTW team, School administration & Staff
● Collaborate with other citywide teen programs around college-related programs and services
Position Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree in related field (ie. Psychology, Education, Social Work)required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred in related field (ie. School Counseling, Education, Social Work) and New York State Certification in School Counseling or Social Work a plus
● Must have strong computer skills; Familiarity with Naviance, Overgrad, and Google Classroom softwares a plus
● Demonstrated abilities with lesson planning and group facilitation.
● Ability to read, understand, and analyze NYC DOE transcripts
● Knowledge of NYS graduation requirements
● Strong youth engagement and assessment skills
● Strong communication, decision-making and writing skills
● Background knowledge on college application process, especially in NY area
● Ability to work collaboratively with our DOE partner school and as part of a high functioning team of five staff members
● Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be proactive
● A genuine enthusiasm for developing profession skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching and feedback
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and tailored cover letter to [email protected] with “Career and College Coordinator” in the subject line.
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Career and College Coordinator
Company: St Nicks Alliance
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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