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About the Role

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is seeking a full-time College Access Counselor to support students at Collegiate Prep High School. The counselor will work within the Student Success Center (SSC) to guide students, families, and school staff in achieving post-secondary education goals by providing resources, tools, and support for college exploration, applications, and financial aid processes.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling for students on college exploration, application, and financial aid processes.
Facilitate college access workshops and materials for students and families.
Collaborate with school staff and guidance counselors to implement school-wide college readiness initiatives.
Coordinate and support events such as college visits, parent information nights, leadership activities, and program celebrations.
Supervise and mentor SSC Youth Leaders.
Act as a liaison between students, families, and school personnel to address barriers to postsecondary planning.
Track student progress and document advising touchpoints in internal systems.
Share aggregate data in regular reports to school and SSC leadership.
Participate in school-wide meetings, staff development, and collaborative planning sessions.
Support fundraising, outreach, and data collection efforts to ensure SSC sustainability.
Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of CHLDC programs and services.
Collaborate with CHLDC and school staff to meet needs of participants and provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed.
Adhere to secure and ethical data management practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BA in education, counseling or related field.
2–3 years of experience in college access, youth development, or education.
Strong understanding of CUNY/SUNY admissions, financial aid (FAFSA/TAP), and private college processes.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings/weekends.
Strong interpersonal skills, highly organized and motivated.
Commitment to youth development perspective.
Must pass DOE and DOH background checks and fingerprinting.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Onsite

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$60,000.00 - $60,000.00

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.

About the Company

With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment.

Equal Opportunity

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans