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YPIE College and Career Advisor
High School (TBD)

Position Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain an inspiring YPIE College and Career Center in the high school, equipped with computer databases, college and career exploration software, college catalogs and videos, etc. that will enable students to explore post secondary options.
  • Work with school staff and students to enhance the college-going culture at the school and increase the diversity of colleges attended by students.
  • Serve as the school’s site manager for the web-based Naviance college and career planning and navigation program – managing the school’s site and orienting staff, students, and parents to the program.
  • Assist students in completing their “Do What You Are” personality profile and career inventory, researching post secondary options, and building a personal portfolio for students in 9th-12th grade using Naviance.
  • Provide advice on college and other post secondary options and opportunities and what is needed to attain these.
  • Conduct parent workshops to explain the college process and encourage their participation.
  • Develop parent/student workshops on financial aid and scholarship opportunities for college.
  • Create and implement a schedule of classroom presentations on college/post-secondary-related topics.
  • Ensure that students understand and prepare for standardized tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT.
  • Host college representatives to speak to students in groups or college fair venues.
  • Use existing network of college admissions directors to increase the diversity of colleges students are exposed to and attend.
  • Host YPIE Speakers Bureau members to speak to students in groups about career-related or other inspirational topics necessary for college and work success.
  • Organize and chaperone college tours and field trips that will expose students to college and other options.
  • Manage volunteers who will be available to assist students in the YPIE College and Career Center.
  • Participate in YPIE College Advisor monthly meetings and professional development opportunities and other YPIE events.

Skills/Experience

  • Masters in counseling
  • NY State certification in counseling
  • Minimum of two years experience as a high school guidance counselor
  • Prior experience in higher education, vocational education programs, or financial aid a plus
  • Prior experience with Naviance
  • Experience working with an inner-city population
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Spanish Fluency

Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus benefits. (Vacation: most school vacation weeks and six weeks in the summer.)