CAMBA
Location
New York
Salary
$22 - $22 / HOUR
Provide one-on-one and small group college access advising to students in shelters and supportive housing. Conduct outreach and workshops to raise awareness of postsecondary opportunities and assist with the college application and financial aid process.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in college advising or social services and familiarity with the NYC public school system.
CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
CAMBA College Bound (CCB) is a dual-generation approach that provides guidances to middle and high school students and their families on their journey “to and through” college. In group and one-to-one sessions, CCB offers tailored support through each step of the college selection process, including assistance with financial aid and scholarships, all aspects of the college application, college visits and tours, and more.
Position: PT College Access Coach (Families in Shelter & Supportive Housing)
Reports To: College Bound Coordinator
Location: 955 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY 11226
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field required.
$21.80 hourly When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status: Part-time
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
Market context
In New York, college access roles that support students and families in shelter or supportive housing are often competitive because they combine advising, case coordination, and knowledge of the NYC public school system. For this College Access Coach role, a bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of related advising or social services experience are key, along with comfort working with families facing housing instability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then tailor your application to show direct student-support experience.
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