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College & Career Readiness Specialist

Phipps Neighborhoods·New York

$45,000 - $50,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The specialist will recruit and advise a caseload of 75 students on college and career planning, including facilitating workshops on applications and financial aid. They are also responsible for maintaining student records in Salesforce, coordinating events, and collaborating with school staff and community partners.

Responsibilities

  • Student Engagement
  • Recruit 9th–12th grade students for the Bridge 2 College and Careers Program.
  • Carry a defined full caseload of 75 students with docummented advising plans for each student
  • Facilitate interactive workshops that teach about college access topics including applications (CUNY, SUNY, Common App), essay writing, financial aid (FAFSA, TAP, CSS Profile), and scholarship searches.
  • Support students one-on-one and in small groups with completing college applications (CUNY, SUNY, Common App, HBCU Common App)
  • Support students and families one-on-one and in small groups with completing financial aid applications (FAFSA, TAP, CSS Profile)
  • Provide individualized advising to students and families on college and career planning.
  • Write recommendation letters and support students in securing additional references.
  • Establish a comfortable learning environment and implement clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules. Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
  • Support with updating and helping to improve the college access curriculum materials and provide insightful feedback on the scope and sequence when necessary
  • Provide transition support to the College Persistence Specialist by connecting them with the seniors on your caseload
  • Build and maintain relationships with colleges, scholarship organizations, and community partners
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Lead parent workshops on college admissions and financial aid processes including FAFSA, TAP and CSS Profile completion.
  • Collaborate with school staff, Phipps team members, and external partners to support student success.
  • Represent the program professionally in all communications.
  • Events and Enrichment
  • Coordinate and chaperone college tours, fairs, and overnight trips.
  • Support planning and execution of college and career readiness events.
  • Collaborate with WE division to support additional B2CC initiatives
  • Administration and Data Management
  • Maintain student records and track their progress in Salesforce.
  • Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions.
  • Enforce program policies and manage materials and technology use.
  • Compile program outcome data (enrollment rates, FAFSA completion, CUNY/SUNY application completion, scholarship totals) and present reports to program leadership.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Leadership.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Must have 60 college credits completed and currently enrolled in college program; bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience and Skills
  • Familiarity with NYC public school system and college application process
  • 2–3 years of relevant experience in college access, youth development, or school counseling
  • Experience in youth development, lesson planning, or student advising
  • Strong communication and classroom management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce
  • Social media fluency (Instagram/Facebook)
  • Preferred Attributes
  • Bilingual (Spanish)
  • Creative, proactive, and organized
  • High initiative and urgency
  • Grant reporting, data analysis, and curriculum development as expected competencies.

On-site

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: $45,000-$50,000

Full-Time

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 60 college credits and be currently enrolled in a college program, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants should possess 2–3 years of experience in college access or youth development and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Salesforce
  • Data Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Report Writing
  • Youth Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Advising
  • Event Coordination
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Financial Aid Advising
  • College Access Counseling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$45,000 - $50,000/yr
Location
New York
Posted
Apr 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Phipps Neighborhoods

At Phipps, we build thriving communities by providing quality affordable housing and social services throughout New York City.

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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In New York, College & Career Readiness Specialist roles are often tied to schools and youth-serving programs that need support with postsecondary planning, advising, and student outreach. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who combine college access or youth development experience with strong tools skills, such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce. Since job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, you can review the essentials faster; before applying, confirm that your credits, enrollment status, and experience align with the listed qualifications.

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