About Fordham:

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Office of the Provost

Campus: Rose Hill (RH) - Bronx

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of TRIO , the Program Counselor’s role is instrumental in guiding and empowering high school students for their journey into higher education. The counselor will assess their academic abilities, facilitate social-emotional learning activities, and aid in career exploration. They will recruit participants and set individualized goals for their academic, personal, and financial success. Organizing educational excursions and conducting informative sessions, the counselor will assist students with college applications and financial aid and ensure they receive the necessary support. Building positive relationships with school stakeholders and community partners, the counselor will advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives while professionally representing our program and university. The counselor must be enthusiastic about working with high school students and passionate about student success. This position requires evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions:

Counsels, advises and prepares participants for success in post-secondary education.

Determines student eligibility for acceptance into the Program.

Develops measurable personal, academic, and financial objectives for each Program participant.

Assists Program participants at partner high schools in Yonkers Public School District in exploring career pathways and promoting career-readiness initiatives.

Organizes and leads college/educational trips and hosts engaging academic, college access, and career readiness sessions.

Assists participants in their college search, helps prepare applications, and offers guidance in the admissions process. Ensures that students with various needs, learning styles, and disabilities receive appropriate support at their next institution.

Monitors planning and completion of financial aid applications and provides other services as needed.

Maintains positive relationships with Partner School Administration, community-based organizations, and parents by collaboratively working to ensure students’ success and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Manages and delivers student outcome data for an assigned group of students.

Represents TRIO Programs and Fordham University in a professional manner at conferences, student trips, and with high school partner schools.

Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree required in education, social work, psychology, or related field.

Minimum of one year of experience in educational opportunity programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Minimum Salary: $50,000

Maximum Salary: $51,000