Academic and College Readiness Coach (ACRC)

Academic and College Readiness Coach (ACRC)

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Academic and College Readiness Coach to join our team and have an impact on the lives of Bronx youth by (1) helping them thrive, graduate high school ready to enter and succeed in college; (2) expand a college going culture in schools; (3) lead change by implementing strategic interventions with local partners to make education engaging, exciting and rewarding. You’ll be part of a culture that is committed to educational equity. We celebrate diversity, embrace challenges and believe that every student deserves a chance to reach their full potential. The Academic and College Readiness Coach is part of a high performing team dedicated to building confidence and resilience in students by empowering them to believe in their abilities to succeed.

About the Organization: The Bronx Institute Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a grant funded initiative by the United States Department of Education. It is designed to foster academic success and increase students’ performance. The Bronx Institute at Lehman College has provided federal GEAR UP Programs to middle and high schools since its inception in 1999. The Institute works collaboratively with Bronx schools, organizations, colleges and other service providers in the planning, promotion, and delivery of innovative programs and services to accelerate academic achievement, improve student performance and ensure successful high school graduation, admission to college and or workforce readiness.

Responsibilities:        

• Advisement: The ACRC works with large and small groups of students at the school site scheduling, planning and delivering workshops, student services and programs for high school students including academic planning, preparation for high school, career exploration, Saturday programs, summer enrichment activities and orientation events in our partner schools.
•   Student Recruitment:  The ACRC actively engages and recruits students to attend GEAR UP academic activities during the school year, school recesses and multi- week summer institute.
•   Parental Engagement: The ACRC establishes a high level of engagement with participants’ parents and/or guardians through electronic communication, participation in school-wide events and Bronx Institute sponsored events.
•    Data Collection: The ACRC is responsible for accurate, detailed and timely submission attendance data and student activities from workshops, sponsored events, GEAR UP programs and partnership programs.

If you have:·        

A bachelor’s degree in Education, academic counseling or a closely related field·        

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver workshops
• Experience in college preparation or academic coaching (a plus)
•  Able to balance multiple tasks and projects and shift priorities as needed        
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member across different tasks and projects·        
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary       
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Compensation: Through the Research Foundation of CUNY, offers a competitive salary, as well as a generous benefits package and pension plan.

Bachelor’s Degree $55,000    

Master’s Degree up to $60, 000