Position Description
Title
Student Advisor, MHCHS
FLSA-Classification
Non- Exempt, Full Time
Salary
$24.73 per hour
Reports to
Program Director, MHCHS
Program
Mott Haven Community High School
Location
455 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10455
Date
July 1, 2025
Summary
East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. ESH has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Its youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource, the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.
Mott Haven Community High School is a transfer school located in the Samuel Gompers Educational Complex in the Mott Haven section of the South Bronx. Transfer schools are small, academically rigorous, full-time New York City Department of Education programs designed to re-engage high school students over-age and under-credited or dropped out of high school. The Learning-to-Work Program at Mott Haven Community High School is administered by East Side House, Inc., which complements the academic component by providing additional academic help, career and education exploration, work readiness, skills development, and internships.
Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Student Advisor will follow the Primary Person Model where they will be the first point of contact for students, parents and staff members. It is expected that the Student Advisor provides support over a wide variety of areas, including college and career readiness, college application support, academic progress monitoring, day-to-day student engagement and support, socio-emotional issues, career development, and personal development. In addition, the Student Advisor will work collaboratively with our partner school’s faculty and staff to ensure each student's personal and academic success.
Primary Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but are not limited to the following:
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Skills/Experience
Competencies
Required Clearances
Expected Work Schedule
This role is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday: 8 am 4 pm. Workdays/hours are subject to change based on ESHs needs and pending school schedule.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
Business casual. This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Travel
Travel is expected for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk or hear. This is generally a sedentary role; however, some filing and site visits are required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
AAP/EEO Statement
ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Position Description
Title
Student Advisor, MHCHS
FLSA-Classification
Non- Exempt, Full Time
Salary
$24.73 per hour
Reports to
Program Director, MHCHS
Program
Mott Haven Community High School
Location
455 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10455
Date
July 1, 2025
Summary
East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. ESH has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Its youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow its students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource, the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.
Mott Haven Community High School is a…
Generous Paid Time Off; 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, 14 federal holidays
Health Coverage after 3 months
Access to Wellness Programs and employee perks
Professional development and opportunities for growth and progression
Challenging, rewarding, and impactful engagement
Value and recognition
The opportunity to make a difference
Generous Paid Time Off; 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, 14 federal holidays
Health Coverage after 3 months
Access to Wellness Programs and employee perks
Professional development and opportunities for growth and progression
Challenging, rewarding, and impactful engagement
Value and recognition
The opportunity to make a difference
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus