SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1394: Guidance Counselor - College and Career Bridge for All Spring 2025 (Office of Student Pathways)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:

School Counselor

College and Career Bridge for All Hub Supervisor: School Counselor (15 positions available)

 

In partnership with CUNY K-16 Initiatives, NYC Public Schools Office of Student Pathways is offering high schools a program aimed at increasing  enrollment in college and postsecondary training programs by decreasing the effect of “Summer Melt”. College and Career Bridge for All offers a student-centered approach to effective guidance by hiring and training a current college student -- “Bridge Coach” -- to support graduating seniors at participating high schools to complete all steps to enroll in college and postsecondary training programs or to enter directly into the workforce. Bridge Coaches work from June through September under the supervision of a Hub Supervisor.

 

College and Career Bridge for All is currently looking to hire staff functioning as college and career advisors who will support the development of and provide supervision to Bridge Coaches in their work assisting high school graduates through to launch into their postsecondary plan. In turn, Hub Supervisors will receive guidance and support from a Senior Hub Supervisor in provision of supports for matriculation in college and postsecondary training programs or direct entry into the workforce and supervision of youth leaders. This is a part-time seasonal employment opportunity.

 

LOCATION:

In-person at various DOE/CUNY locations throughout the NYC 5 boroughs.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

-         NYCDOE licensed and appointed High School Counselor

-         A Master’s Degree from an accredited college in a field related to the position and two years progressively responsible professional experience in college access and success work

-         NYC DOE Employee in role related to college and career advising

Preferred:

• Understanding of key supports for matriculation and enrollment process for the CUNY and SUNY systems and private colleges, for postsecondary training and education programs, and for direct entry into the workforce. Experience supervising college students in leadership roles surrounding college access and success, postsecondary training programs, and entry into workforce
• Understanding of and commitment to positive youth development
• Excellent organization and communication skills

• Previous experience in peer-to-peer postsecondary transition work
• Experience leading professional trainings

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• At least three (3) years of satisfactory experience within the NYCDOE

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

March through June (approximately 20 hours monthly)

• Support the Coach Hiring Process
• Attend Trainings as scheduled
• Host Coach Hub Meetings
  • Run group meetings providing best practices and consultancies on ongoing topics
  • Support College and Career Bridge Coaches to take lead in running group meetings
• Provide supervision and support to college coaches (approx. 10)
  • Support coaches in providing matriculation assistance in particularly difficult scenarios
  • Provide coaching to College and Career Bridge Coaches to ensure they are meeting job requirements
  • Provide virtual troubleshooting support throughout the week
• Attend weekly meetings with other Hub Supervisors and central management staff and maintains contact with central staff 
• Other duties as assigned

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Up to 100 hours from March 2025 – June 30, 2025. Specific dates to be determined. Additional hours granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

 

SALARY:

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application Form OP-175, your resume, and a copy of your Department of Education license must be received by the Office of Student Pathways by February 28, 2025. Once you have all documents ready, please complete and submit your application with uploaded documents using this link: SY24-25: College and Career Bridge for All Per Session Application .

 

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email Kimberly Hall at Khall23@schools.nyc.gov

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs