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Our mission is to ensure our participants have the resources and guidance they need to succeed in college and beyond. The main components of the CSO include: scholar outreach, academic support and guidance, financial aid advisement, college transfer assistance, summer and winter internship opportunities, and community building efforts within our program.\nWe are currently seeking two College Prep Program Coordinators, one for our Promise Academy scholars and another for our Zone After-School Programs. The College Preparatory Program Coordinators provide leadership, supervision, and strategic oversight for the College Preparatory Program team serving HCZ’s Promise Academy scholars or the team serving our Zone After-School programs. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of college preparation, college access, matriculation, and postsecondary transition programming by supervising a team of College Preparatory Program Counselors and establishing best practices across either Promise Academy or the Zone After-School programs.\nThe ideal candidate is an experienced college access professional with demonstrated success in staff supervision, program development, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. This individual will lead initiatives that promote a strong college-going culture, strengthen scholar and family engagement, and increase postsecondary enrollment and persistence outcomes for HCZ scholars.\nFor more information, check outWant to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree (master's preferred) in Higher Education, School Counseling, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field required.\nAt least 2-3+ years of experience in college admissions, college counseling, student advising, and the use of data-driven methods to increase scholar admission to and matriculation into college.\nWho you are\nKnowledge of admissions, enrollment policies, financial aid, and postsecondary education. \nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook. \nAbility and willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program, including evenings, some weekends, and travel as required on weekdays and weekends.\nWhat you'll do\nSupervise, coach, and support a team of College Preparatory Program Counselors, and ensure the consistent implementation of college-preparation services across assigned Zone high school after-school sites or in collaboration with Promise Academy school leadership.\nImplement college-preparation strategies, policies, and procedures to support scholar enrollment and success in postsecondary education.\nProvide ongoing training, professional development, and guidance to College Preparatory Program Counselors on college admissions, financial aid, and college counseling best practices.\nDevelop and facilitate college-related classes for scholars during Day School hours.\nPartner with leadership and program staff to support scholars' college planning needs, including college fairs, FAFSA workshops, college signing celebrations, and other college transition initiatives.\nDevelop and facilitate workshops for scholars and families on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and postsecondary opportunities\nMonitor college application, enrollment, and matriculation data to identify trends and improve program outcomes.\nCoordinate program events, including college fairs, FAFSA workshops, college signing celebrations, and other college transition initiatives.\nSupport and maintain partnerships with colleges and universities to expand opportunities for scholars.\nRemain abreast of trends in higher education, college admissions, and financial aid to ensure timely and relevant information is shared with scholars, families, and staff.\nCollaborate with the Evaluation team to track scholar outcomes and assess program effectiveness.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nSchedule\nMonday - Friday; schedule may vary (e.g., 8 am - 4 pm or 11 am - 7 pm) based on scholar and program needs.\nSome weekends and evenings, depending on site needs and events; occasional travels\nBenefits\nAs a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.\n Our exceptional full-time benefits include:\nHighly competitive base salaries\nPaid time off\nEmployee referral bonus\nCareer Advancement\nNo-cost health insurance\nLife Insurance\nShort-and long-term disability\nAdditional voluntary benefits\nWellness discounts\nCommuter benefits\nFinancial wellness perks\nAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)\nWe offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000. To be considered, interested applicants should submit their applications directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. 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