Counselor
Research Foundation of The City University of New York
Location
New York
Salary
$53,000 - $57,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The counselor will recruit and enroll eligible students into the Upward Bound program while monitoring their academic progress and providing necessary support services. Additionally, the role involves coordinating tutoring sessions, maintaining student files, and assisting with the summer residential program operations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field and possess experience working with disadvantaged youth. Proficiency in Microsoft and Google technologies, along with strong communication skills and familiarity with the NYC high school system, is required.
Job description
Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Bargaining
Unit
No The Upward Bound Program provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participant's complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Duties include: Promote and recruit participants at target schools and community meetings. Enroll eligible number of participants, obtain academic records in order to access financial eligibility for program. Plan participant UB program services based on the student's individual academic needs. Monitor student academic progress report cards and maintain up to date student files. Meet with school liaison and parents to discuss the student's progress and Program objectives. Schedule tutoring and counseling sessions with participants. Assist Director, Curriculum Coordinator in the preparation of the Annual Performance Report. Assist Director, Curriculum Coordinator in the day-to-day operation of the summer residential component. Reside on a college campus during the summer residential component. Administrative duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or other related area. Experience working with disadvantaged youth. Familiarity with NYC High School system and college admissions. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft, Google Drive, and other related technologies preferred. Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Bilingual, strongly preferred. Pay Range: $53,000 - $57,000; commensurate with qualifications, education and experience. RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Benefits
- Employee benefits
- Accruals