Achievement First

Education

NYCollegeCounselorImmediateOpening(20262027)

$64–84k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“NY College Counselor Immediate Opening (2026-2027) at Achievement First. Skills: College counseling, Financial aid advising, Student advocacy. Ensure 100% of seniors apply. Ensure 100% of seniors are accepted”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure 100% seniors apply; Ensure 100% seniors accepted

Industry & Context.

Education
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree, Previous experience in high school counseling, Previous experience in college admissions field, Work with students, Work with families, Work with staff

Nice to Have

High School teaching preferred, High School counseling preferred, Spanish language proficiency is a plus

What You'll Do.

Ensure 100% of seniors apply

Ensure 100% of seniors are accepted

Work with scholars and families

Support seniors through college application process

Revise personal statements

Advise on financial aid

Make final matriculation decisions

Work closely with parents

Work closely with guardians

Plan and lead workshops for parents

Ensure parents comprehend application requirements

Ensure students comprehend application requirements

Write Letters of Recommendations

Manage collection of Letters of Recommendations

Provide professional development for teachers

Coach teachers on Letter of Recommendation writing

Contact campus admissions representatives

Meet with campus admissions representatives

Build positive relationships

Recommend suitable college matches

Develop network of college admission professionals

Maintain network of college admission professionals

Assist with SAT assessments

Assist with PSAT assessments

Give input on college trip planning

Work with school-based college team

Ensure alignment of summer opportunities

Collect feedback from Alumni Counselor

Assist with specific projects

Participate in school-wide professional development

Participate in grade-level teams

Participate in school specific duties

Support school-wide activities

Participate in school-wide programming

Serve as advisor for students

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

College Department Team Member; School-based college team; Grade-level teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Analytical communication

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