-21% vs. median posted salary for teaching roles in New York ($56,811, n=1887)
$500 · p10p90 · $360,000
this role: $45,000median $56,811
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,887 posted teaching roles in New York salarys. This role sits in the 32nd percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 21% below the New York median for similar positions.
The student advisor will manage a caseload of 60-70 students, providing academic, career, and social-emotional support to help them meet graduation and post-secondary goals. Responsibilities include conducting outreach, facilitating workshops, assisting with college and employment applications, and maintaining accurate student records.
Job DetailsJob Location
Student Advisor- LTW GWHS · $45,000 - $45,000/yr
George
Washington
High
School
YABC -
New
York,
NY 10040Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level: 2
Year
DegreeSalary
Range: $45,000.00 - $45,000.00
Salary/yearTitle: Student Advisor- GWHS FLSA-Classification Non-Exempt, Full-time Salary $45K Reports To Program Director and Assistant Director Location 549 Audubon Ave. E. New York, NY 10040 Program George Washington Campus YABC Date July 6th, 2026 Summary East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. ESH has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement and through its youth education and technology programs it teaches skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve. The George Washington Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) is an alternative afternoon and evening program designed to meet the educational needs of high school students who are behind in credit or have adult responsibilities that make it hard to attend school during the day. Students attend YABCs part-time in the afternoon or evening to earn a high school diploma. The YABC program is designed to re-engage high school students who are over-age and under-credited or have dropped out of high school. ESH is directly responsible for the administration of each school’s Learning-to-Work Program, which enhances the school’s academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships. Under the supervision of the LTW Program Director and Assistant Director, with latitude for independent judgment, student advisors will be responsible to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required, but not limited to: Primary Functions Duties and
Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following: Be a primary person of contact for a caseload of approximately 60-70 students Conduct daily attendance, academic, and social-emotional outreach via phone, remotely, or socially distant as needed Conduct intake interviews with students and family members. Interviews may need to be conducted remotely via Department of Education approved platforms Refer students to academic and support services as needed Consult with guidance counselors on student credit accumulation, graduation date, and post-secondary plans Consult with teachers and provide feedback to students on academic performance Maintain student charts and records to ensure milestones are being met Refer students to academic and support services as needed Attend administrative meetings, program trainings and staff development. Meetings may require virtual attendance Meet with caseload in a group or individual setting to assist them in their academic, career and personal goals. Some individual and group work will require usage of remote platforms, or be socially distanced Conduct workshops, social-emotional groups, interest groups, or other groups for caseload Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising students and families as they go through the process; and helping students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely Walk students through FAFSA and college applications Walk students through employment opportunities Conduct informal counseling sessions for students to support their social-emotional development Document all interactions with students on Salesforce, Google Suite, and other data systems as required Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development Participate and help arrange field trips, special events and extracurricular activities Managing alumni events and data tracking Manage social networks for the purpose of keeping in touch with alumni Arrange and participate in special events, student-based projects and extracurricular activities Provide other program support functions as required Maintain flexible hours and work days, some overnight trips required Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. QualificationsRequisite Education & Experience Minimum B.A/ B.S.W. degree is required with at least two years youth services experience. Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, organizational skills. Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and multi-task. Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of community service/ development. Knowledge and experience in WordPerfect/ Microsoft Word / Google Suite, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other applications. Competencies 1. Problem Solving/ Analysis 2. Communication Proficiency 3. Customer Service/ Client Focus 4. Teamwork Orientation 5. Time Management/Ability to meet deadlines Expected Work Schedule This is a full time position. Work days/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs, pending school schedule. Monday –
Thursday, 1:00PM – 9:00PM
Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM Some evenings, weekends, and remote work required. Maintain flexible hours and work days, some overnight trips required. Work Environment Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Supervisory Responsibility The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Required Clearance Department of Education (DOE) Travel Minimal travel is expected for this position (on a need basis). Most travel will be conducted for the purpose of chaperoning trips and conducting home visits. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role will also require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.
To be considered for a position with
East
Side
House visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/ We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AAP/EEO Statement ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree and possess a minimum of two years of experience in youth services. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
bachelor degree
Communication
Salesforce
Microsoft Teams
Google Suite
Microsoft Word
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Case management
Data documentation
Student advising
Workshop facilitation
FAFSA assistance
Social-emotional support
Academic counseling
College admissions advising
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$45,000 - $45,000/yr
Location
New York
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Oct 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
New York Student Advisor Roles Value Youth-Service Experience
Student advisor positions in New York commonly seek candidates who can support young people while coordinating communication, records, and daily services. This role may be competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of youth-services experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Highlight measurable examples of organization and student support, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time before applying.
