College Advisor (College Connections Project) PT
Core
Provide comprehensive college access services to 1000+ NYC adults (19+) annually, guiding them through admissions, financial aid, and enrollment.
Role type
College access counselor (adult education)
Builds
College enrollment pathways for nontraditional, low-income students
Domain
Higher education access / Adult education
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
College admissions counseling, FAFSA/TAP application assistance, essay revision, financial aid verification, community outreach, small-group facilitation, record keeping, program compliance coordination
Preferred skills
Spanish fluency, CUNY application experience, extensive college essay writing support
Technologies
FAFSA, TAP, CUNY application systems
Responsibilities
Provide onsite and offsite counseling on college admissions and financial aid; Assist participants with FAFSA, TAP, and loan applications; Seek and support partnerships with external organizations; Deliver presentations on college access topics; Recruit participants via outreach activities; Maintain accurate student progress records; Coordinate student intake for TRIO EOC compliance
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC