College Counselor & Advisor

About this role

As our College Counselor & Advisor, you will facilitate College Track’s LEAD curriculum and college readiness programming, helping scholars explore their purpose, develop leadership skills, and complete critical college access milestones. They also provide individualized college advising to a caseload of scholars, guiding them through the complex process of preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in and matriculating to college and a commitment to co-creating an integrated, scholar-centered experience in partnership with site teams and families. Day to day, you will:

• Build trusting relationships with scholars, providing culturally relevant support and fostering a strong sense of belonging within College Track.

• Work alongside school staff and partner organizations to create a holistic support network for each scholar, ensuring aligned goals and communication.

• Manage a diverse caseload of approximately 120 high school scholars, ensuring each student is equipped with the support they need to matriculate to college and earn a bachelor’s degree.

To thrive in this job, you must:

• Have direct experience working with first-generation college bound students

• Have facilitation skills and the ability to use culturally responsive and trauma informed approaches.

• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals, including students, caregivers, and teachers.

• Have experience tracking and analyzing data to refine strategies and strengthen scholar support.

Interested? Keep reading.

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We do this by offering a holistic, asset-based program that invests in each of our scholars over 10 years: from high school to college, through the launch of their careers.

You’ll know the College Counselor & Advisor role is the right fit if…

• You are passionate about youth development and enjoy helping students set and achieve goals.

• You thrive in an engaging, student-centered environment and are excited to support students on their journey to college.

• You believe in data-driven decision making and can use data to improve college counseling strategies.

• You’re eager to work in-person with students, building connections and supporting scholar engagement and development.

• You are excited about working a