Career Counselor - Part Time - 2025-2026 School Year

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $55 per Hour

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey, where your purpose is to empower and uplift others through education? We're seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to become a Career Counselor at Integration Charter Schools (ICS) and play a pivotal role in our vibrant learning community!

About ICS

Integration Charter Schools provide innovative pathways to college that fully integrate students with special needs. In building a family of associated schools that share this common mission, ICS strives to fill gaps in public education. The ICS network is composed of four schools located on Staten Island, New York. The guiding principles of ICS are teamwork, courage, community and integrity. We take these principles into the classroom to enrich our students learning experience. In addition to a rigorous academic curriculum, our social-emotional learning program plays a key role in fostering resilience, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills, preparing students for success both in and out of the classroom. We offer opportunities for students to earn college credits through partnerships with higher education institutions, allowing them to gain valuable experience and accelerate their academic journey.

At Integration Charter Schools, we are committed to creating innovative educational pathways that meet the diverse needs ofevery learner. Our dedicated team ofpassionate educators, skilled instructional staff,andsupportive professionalswork together to cultivate an inclusive, enriching learning environment for our entire school community.

Responsibilities

The College Advisor plays a critical role in supporting students post-secondary planning, ensuring that all students are fully prepared to navigate the college admissions process, financial aid applications, and alternative post-secondary pathways. The College Advisor provides individualized counseling, organizes group workshops, partners with families, and collaborates with staff to ensure every student has a strong post-secondary plan. This role also includes meticulous tracking of student data, financial management of senior activities, maintaining post-secondary resources and bulletin boards, and coordinating college-related events and programming.

• Provide individualized counseling and guidance to students and families on the college application process, financial aid, scholarships, and post-secondary options.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, college fairs, application nights, FAFSA completion events, and family information sessions.
• Maintain, update, and organize college and post-secondary bulletin boards to ensure students have access to current information and opportunities.
• Collect, track, and analyze student post-secondary data including applications, acceptances, financial aid awards, and enrollment outcomes.
• Maintain meticulous data records and trackers to monitor student progress and outcomes.
• Manage cash logs and oversee collection of payments related to senior experiences, college trips, senior dues, and other post-secondary events, ensuring all collections follow proper financial protocols.
• Collaborate with school leadership and staff to identify students in need of additional post-secondary support or intervention.
• Serve as the liaison between the school and external college admissions representatives, scholarship organizations, and community partners.
• Support the development and implementation of college readiness programming within advisory or seminar classes.
• Provide timely communication to students, families, and staff regarding deadlines, application requirements, and upcoming college-related events.
• Dedicate time for after-school or weekend duties on an as-needed basis, particularly during peak college application periods.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, particularly in data tracking and financial management.
• Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Drive).
• A student-centered, whatever it takes attitude.
• Ability to analyze and apply school achievement data to support student post-secondary planning.
• Familiarity with New York State Graduation Requirements and college admissions standards.
• Thorough understanding of best practices in high school counseling and post-secondary readiness.
• Experience coordinating school-wide events and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to build positive, productive relationships with students, families, staff, and external partners.
• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree in counseling, education, or a related field preferred.
• School Counselor Certificate required or in progress.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• Weekly Wednesday half- day schedule for embedded professional development and planning
• Small class sizes
• Tuition reimbursement
• Teaching certification pathway for those who qualify
• Opportunity to be an integral part of our community, making a genuine difference and shaping the futures of our students
• Students of ICS employees have access to after-care options
• Free parking on-campus

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, a flexible spending account, paid time off, short- and long-term disability policy, commuter benefits, professional development opportunities and a 401(k)-retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%
• Employees qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Promotion of work-life balance to all staff members
• Stipend program that promotes becoming a dual certified teacher in New York State
• Teacher Residency Program
• Tuition-free Bachelors degree program through Monroe College

Salary/Hours

Monday-Thursday

3:30PM-7:30PM

$55.00 per hour

ICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer