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Agency SUNY System Administration

Title College Advisor -College Connections Initiative - CCI Bronx NY

Occupational Category Education, Teaching

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary Range From $55000 to $62000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Bronx

Street Address 2901 White Plains Rd

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10467

Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master's Degree required with field of study in Higher Education, Guidance Counseling, Social Work, Human Service, Psychology, Sociology or related discipline.Minimum of 3 years work experience in providing college access and college counseling to underserved students (adult learners, high school and non-traditional students) in an Educational, Community and School-based setting or Workforce Development Program. Strong knowledge of higher education systems and post-secondary options within New York City and State.Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships with high school administrators, guidance/college counseling staff, college admissions representatives, community-based organizations and parents. Strong writing and verbal communication skills, organization, presentation, leadership, time management skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual tools (Zoom, Google Teams, etc.) and an aptitude to learn other systems highly desired.Bilingual in English & Spanish a plus.

Duties Description The College Advisor for the College Connections Initiative (CCI) will provide services to participants (non-traditional, adult learners and high school students) to increase their college readiness and access to post-secondary options. The College Advisor will facilitate college counseling to support assigned participants with the college application process: college list, college applications, essays, FAFSA/financial aid, academic resume and placement/enrollment into college. The College Advisor will implement service activities as outlined in the current CCI program plan. Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and available Monday - Thursday 1pm to 9pm and Friday 9am-5pm. Responsibilities:Conduct outreach and recruitment for CCI participants at high schools, community-based organizations, community events and North Bronx current students and alumni. Assist with the intake process for interested CCI applicants to enroll and engage in post-secondary planning activities. Establish a student action plan for assigned CCI participants to identify service goals and address barriers to participant's post-secondary plans.Provide individual and group counseling to program participants and community members to support with their college readiness and/or career exploration. Deliver weekly/ongoing college advisement sessions for each CCI participant on caseload throughout the college application process. Host monthly college awareness workshops each semester for students enrolled in the center's High School Equivalency (HSE) program. Coordinate plans for college tours and information sessions for CCI program participants and serve as "Lead Chaperone" during college tours. Search and distribute information on college fairs to CCI participants & assist students to register for free college events.Refer CCI participants to on-site ATTAIN Lab to utilize available resource/s for college planning process and vocational trainings. Record and track CCI student services/activities into Banner database system. Utilize internal program tracking tool/s on a daily basis. Develop working relationships with community partners to increase student referrals and request for services. Participate in the establishment of formal partnership agreements. Assist with data collection, review and development of program reports as requested by Supervisor and Executive Director.Participate in individual and staff meetings as facilitated by Supervisor and Executive Director.

Additional Comments Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $55,000-$62,000 annually.This position is SL-3 and is part of the United University Professions Union. Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information.This position will be based in Bronx, NY. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address latoya.jenkins@suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

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