College Advisor - College Connections Project

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY)! We are thrilled that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join our team. 

Primary Location:

BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN C. C.

Bargaining Unit:

No

College Connections Project (CCP) is a federally funded TRIO Educational Opportunity Center program that is administered by the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The program is located at the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center in Harlem. CCP provides comprehensive college access services to 1000 New York City adults age 19+, annually. The program's mission is to empower nontraditional students to seek higher education.

This is a temporary part-time grant-funded position from the hire date up to August 31, 2026. Applications to be reviewed immediately.

The ideal candidate has experience advising/counseling students through the college admissions process and can guide students through every facet of it. The candidate must also possess excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand.

• Provide onsite and offsite counseling to TRIO EOC participants on the college admissions process including revision of essays, college selections, college major choices, and college enrollment.

• Assist participants in completing financial aid applications (FAFSA and TAP, Loans, etc.), and financial aid verification requirements and troubleshoot participants' technical issues by contacting college administrators and seeking out appropriate information and guidance.

• Seek, establish and support partnerships with external organizations that will help to sustain and increase the number of TRIO EOC participants.

• Provide small-group and large-group presentations on college admissions and financial aid topics via online, remote, or in-person options. When we offer in-person services, these can be at our location in Harlem or a partner site.

• Recruit participants through various outreach activities, including open houses, community and college fairs, email marketing, and other advertising campaigns.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and program activities.

• Coordinate the student intake process to ensure compliance with TRIO EOC program.

• Ensure confidentiality of participant records in accordance with the City University and State University of New York policies and procedures.

• Remain current on the latest trends in college access and success.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work, School Counseling, Education or related major with a minimum two years of experience in college access, adult education, youth development, or a related field

• Spanish fluency is strongly preferred

• Experience in completion of the CUNY, FAFSA and TAP applications

• Possess extensive writing support experience for college admissions essays

• Strong presentation and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to the educational advancement of low-income individuals

• Passion for college access and college success work or a willingness to learn

• Collaborative and empathetic attitude

• Comfortable traveling and conducting offsite counseling sessions and workshops

• Possess the ability to adapt to changing environments

• Night and weekend hours required

Pay Range:

$19.00 - $23.00

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.