College Bound / Gear Up Counselor / Coordinator

Overview of Position

We are seeking a Counselor / Coordinator who will primarily be responsible for providing academic guidance and support to students and parents participating in the College and Gear Up Programs.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, administrative position.

Examples of Duties 

1. Assist in the planning, development and coordination of scheduled activities for student participants and their parents
2. Coordinate, plan and implement workshops that foster student growth and development
3. Provide large and small group counseling sessions for designated students 
4. Illicit parental support through general and/or specific informative correspondence
5. Establish and maintain relationship(s) with public school personnel; i.e. school counselors
6. Ability to work evenings and weekends (Saturdays and/or Sundays)
7. Assist in the recruitment of prospective students
8. Assist in the preparations and coordination of promotional materials
9. Collect and prepare all data requested by funding agent/Director of Urban Consortium
10. Assist in the preparation of reports as requested by the Director of Urban Consortium
11. Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Urban Consortium

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor's degree is required
2. Work experience with urban youth preferred