TRIO Counselor

Overview

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.

Reporting to the Director of TRIO, the counselor's role will be 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, financial aid, and ensure they receive necessary support. Building positive relationships with school stakeholders and community partners, the counselor will advocate for equity and inclusion initiatives while representing our program and university professionally. The counselor must have an enthusiasm for working with high school students and a passion for student success.

Essential Functions

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