Director of College Counseling - College Bound Initiative (CBI)
Student Leadership Network IncNew York, New York, United States
Posted July 25, 2025
62110 - 83476 USD year
About the Company
Student Leadership Network Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering students in underserved communities through college counseling, leadership development, and educational support programs. With a 25-year track record, it has increased college enrollment and graduation rates, operating a network of public schools and outreach initiatives nationwide.
Job Description
Student Leadership Network is seeking a Director of College Counseling (DCC) to serve as the primary college/career counseling professional for a New York City school-based site. The DCC is responsible for all facets of college and career-going culture, providing early college/career awareness, personalized support, financial aid guidance, and alumni outreach. This five-day-a-week, school-based position focuses on supporting students to reach post-secondary goals and fostering a college-going culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education, youth services, social work, or related field preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in college access, secondary education, or educational non-profit required.
- Extensive knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes, including H/EOP, FAFSA, TAP, Excelsior, and CSS requirements; strong knowledge of CUNY, SUNY, and NYS private college application and enrollment processes.
- Excellent communication skills with demonstrated success in building partnerships with schools and external organizations.
- Experience navigating the NYC public school system and culture.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency with Google Business applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive); Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with Salesforce preferred.
- Ability to work evenings and/or participate in weekend events as necessary.
Benefits
- Medical (health, dental, and vision)
- Health Reimbursement Account (up to $14,000 for families)
- Flexible Spending Account (for Medical, Dependent Care and Transit/Parking)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Match
- Generous Paid Family Leave
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Full-time employees earn 17 days per year in the first three years
- Federal holidays and 2 floating holidays
- 10 wellness (sick) days per year
- Annual Wellness Week between Christmas and New Year's
- Summer Fridays early dismissal
