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.

Counsels, advises, and prepares participants for success in post-secondary education.

Maintains positive relationships with Partner School Administration, community-based organizations, and parents, by collaboratively working to ensure students’ success and promote equity, inclusion, and opportunity initiatives.

Determines student eligibility for acceptance into the Program.

Develops measurable personal, academic, and financial objectives for each Program participant.

Assists Program participants at partner high schools in Yonkers Public School District in exploring career pathways and promoting career-readiness initiatives.

Organizes and leads college/educational trips, as well as hosts engaging academic, college access, and career readiness sessions.

Assists participants in their college search, helps prepare applications, and offers guidance in the admissions process. Ensure that students with a variety of needs, learning styles, and disabilities receive appropriate support at their next institution.

Monitors planning and completion of financial aid applications and provides other services as needed. The Counselor is supervised by the TRIO Director.

Manages and delivers student outcome data for an assigned group of students.

Designs and leads workshops in all areas of the college application process and educational success.

Represents TRIO Programs and Fordham University in a professional manner at conferences, student trips, and with high school partner schools.

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of two years of experience in educational opportunity programs.

Must demonstrate the ability to work successfully with an educationally/economically disadvantaged student population.

Knowledge of academic, personal, and group counseling, as well as individual and group techniques.

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus, foster collaboration, and inspire others.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office suites.

Bachelor’s degree preferably in education, social work, psychology, or a related field.

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.