Post secondary advisor

Reports to: Senior Director, Future-Focused Growth

Supervises: N/A

Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Hours and Schedule: 35 hours/week;

Detailed Schedule:

• Monday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Additional Requirement: Occasional weekend events required.

Location: This position is in-person, working from Spring Creek Towers in East New York, Brooklyn.

Summary/Description:

The Opportunity Hub (The Opp Hub) is growing our team of passionate people committed to strengthening our community through impactful services and purposeful collaboration. The Opp Hub serves the greater Starrett City community, from younger generations to senior citizens, providing services geared toward educational development, wellness, and economic mobility. Our mission is to serve as a reflection of our community and to learn and grow alongside it. We empower individuals to tap into their highest potential through collaboration, supportive services, and an unwavering commitment to growth. We are dedicated to a long-term investment in the needs and future aspirations of those we serve. We envision a community where all residents live in secure and quality housing, are healthy and well, and are empowered to pursue opportunity. Learn more about us at:

The Opportunity Hub (The Opp Hub) is seeking a Post-Secondary Advisor to support our Future-Focused Growth and Youth Development programs. We are looking for a collaborative and driven team member with strong youth development and engagement skills who can help expand and enhance our efforts in post-secondary readiness, college retention, career exploration, and workforce development for young people in our community. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in college access and success programming and experience with job readiness and workforce development. They will engage participants through one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and community-based events, helping them explore post-secondary options, navigate college and financial aid systems, build professional skills, and pursue employment or career advancement opportunities. The Post-Secondary Advisor will ensure our services remain responsive to evolving trends and policy changes in the field, helping to shape a future-focused, equitable pathway for the young people we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Develop events and workshops focused on college and career planning targeted to individuals under the age of 26 and/or their parents/guardians.
• Plan and chaperone local college visits; organize virtual college trips to Upstate and out-of-state institutions.
• Provide ongoing support in college preparation, retention, and career readiness topics, to a caseload of 45-50 individuals through small group workshops and 1-on-1 advisement.
• Assist students and families with completing college applications, filing financial aid forms (FAFSA) and applying for scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
• Offer wrap-around support to college-bound youth and young adults, including test preparation, academic referrals, and connection to social services.
• Support youth job seekers and individuals by helping them identify strengths, explore career paths, and understand necessary training and educational requirements.
• Create and sustain a strong job readiness environment that reflects and supports the needs of the community.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities, deliverables, and outcomes; use data to guide service improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA required, Masters’ degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working at a social services or educational organization; substantive experience with college and career advising, the college admissions process and workforce development programming.
• Considerable knowledge of the youth development field and program development
• Skilled multi-tasker, able to organize, manage and evaluate multiple activities and services.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately, considering diverse opinions, values, and cultures.
• Ability to track and report on data is essential.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range for this position is $57, 500,00 - $65,000 [NP4] [WN5] [WN6] and is commensurate with experience. The Opportunity Hub offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; a 401(K)-retirement plan with employer match; Employee Wellness Program; commuter benefits; and voluntary supplemental insurance.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Opportunity Hub is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other characteristic or basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment data show that women, BIPOC, trans, and non-binary people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the criteria. If you meet some, but not all, the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to apply and welcome the opportunity for new perspectives and insights on our work. 

Apply:

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter to: [email protected] with the subject “Post Secondary Advisor."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,500.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person