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About the Role

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks a highly collaborative, strategic, and results-driven Assistant Director of College Preparatory Program to join our College Success Office team. The College Success Office (CSO) provides year-round academic, administrative, and emotional support as well as financial and career preparation for participants of HCZ’s Promise Academy schools and afterschool programs. Our mission is to ensure that our participants are provided the resources and guidance needed to be successful in college and beyond.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive college readiness, admissions, and matriculation strategy for scholars in grades 9-12, with opportunities to scale practices across the K-12 pipeline.
Design, refine, and oversee College Preparatory Program curriculum, workshops, resources, and family engagement initiatives that support college awareness, planning, and enrollment.
Directly supervise and coach College Preparatory Program Coordinators, establish performance expectations, and support the professional development of counseling staff across programs.
Serve as the organizational subject matter expert on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, enrollment trends, and postsecondary success practices.
Monitor scholar progress toward admissions and matriculation milestones, utilizing data and performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and support strategic decision-making.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with higher education institutions and internal HCZ teams to expand college, career, and experiential learning opportunities for scholars.
Collaborate with K-12, College Success, Career Services, and other HCZ departments to strengthen pathways towards postsecondary enrollment and career exploration.
Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations related to program outcomes, enrollment trends, and strategic initiatives.
Perform other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree highly preferred (in Higher Education Administration, School Counseling, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field).
5+ years of experience in college counseling, college access, admissions, college success, or a related field.
3+ years of experience supervising professional staff, including coordinators, counselors, or program teams.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing college readiness programming and curriculum for high school students.
Strong knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and college matriculation processes.
A passionate advocate for educational equity who is committed to helping students successfully navigate the path to college and beyond.
An experienced college access and success professional with deep knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and postsecondary enrollment processes.
Strategic and innovative leader who can develop and execute programs that improve college readiness, admissions outcomes, and scholar success.
Skilled people manager who enjoys coaching, developing, and empowering staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous growth.
Collaborative relationship builder who effectively partners with schools, families, higher education institutions, and cross-functional teams to create opportunities for scholars.
A data-informed decision-maker who uses metrics, outcomes, and trends to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
An exceptional communicator who can confidently present information, facilitate workshops, and engage diverse audiences ranging from scholars and families to senior leaders and external partners.
Highly organized project manager who can successfully balance multiple priorities, manage complex initiatives, and ensure timely execution of key deliverables.
A proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges, identifies solutions, and remains focused on achieving strong outcomes for scholars.
A mission-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is energized by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' educational and career trajectories.

Skills

College admissions
Financial aid
College counseling
Postsecondary success pathways
Program development
Staff supervision
Data analysis
Communication
Project management
Problem solving

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time
Some weekends and evenings
Occasional travels

Experience Level

5+ years of experience in college counseling, college access, admissions, college success, or a related field.
3+ years of experience supervising professional staff, including coordinators, counselors, or program teams.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree highly preferred (in Higher Education Administration, School Counseling, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field).

Salary/Compensations

$80,000 - $92,500

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement opportunities
No-cost health insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional benefits (discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more)

About the Company

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York.
The College Success Office (CSO) provides year-round academic, administrative, and emotional support as well as financial and career preparation for participants of HCZ’s Promise Academy schools and afterschool programs.
Our mission is to ensure that our participants are provided the resources and guidance needed to be successful in college and beyond.
The main components of the CSO include scholar outreach, academic support and guidance, financial aid advisement, college transfer assistance, summer and winter internship opportunities, and community building efforts within our program.
As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families, and our staff thrive.

Equal Opportunity

HCZ is an EEO