Assistant Director, College Preparatory Program
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- New York, New York, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree highly preferred (in Higher Education Administration, School Counseling, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field).
- 5+ years of experience in college counseling, college access, admissions, college success, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience supervising professional staff, including coordinators, counselors, or program teams.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing college readiness programming and curriculum for high school students.
- Strong knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and college matriculation processes.
- A passionate advocate for educational equity who is committed to helping students successfully navigate the path to college and beyond.
- An experienced college access and success professional with deep knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and postsecondary enrollment processes.
- Strategic and innovative leader who can develop and execute programs that improve college readiness, admissions outcomes, and scholar success.
- Skilled people manager who enjoys coaching, developing, and empowering staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous growth.
- Collaborative relationship builder who effectively partners with schools, families, higher education institutions, and cross-functional teams to create opportunities for scholars.
- A data-informed decision-maker who uses metrics, outcomes, and trends to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- An exceptional communicator who can confidently present information, facilitate workshops, and engage diverse audiences ranging from scholars and families to senior leaders and external partners.
- Highly organized project manager who can successfully balance multiple priorities, manage complex initiatives, and ensure timely execution of key deliverables.
- A proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges, identifies solutions, and remains focused on achieving strong outcomes for scholars.
- A mission-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is energized by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' educational and career trajectories.
Full description
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, seeks a highly collaborative, strategic, and results-driven Assistant Director of College Preparatory Program to join our College Success Office team.
The College Success Office (CSO) provides year-round academic, administrative, and emotional support as well as financial and career preparation for participants of HCZ’s Promise Academy schools and afterschool programs. Our mission is to ensure that our participants are provided the resources and guidance needed to be successful in college and beyond. The main components of the CSO include scholar outreach, academic support and guidance, financial aid advisement, college transfer assistance, summer and winter internship opportunities, and community building efforts within our program.
Reporting to the Director of the College Success Office, the Assistant Director will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive college readiness and admissions strategy for scholars in the K-12 pipeline, supervise College Preparatory Program Coordinators and counseling staff, and ensure high-quality support that drives strong college admissions and enrollment outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced college access professional, exceptional people manager, and innovative program leader with deep knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, college counseling best practices, and postsecondary success pathways. Experience working with higher education institutions and admissions professionals is strongly preferred.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree highly preferred (in Higher Education Administration, School Counseling, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Social Work, or a related field).
- 5+ years of experience in college counseling, college access, admissions, college success, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience supervising professional staff, including coordinators, counselors, or program teams.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing college readiness programming and curriculum for high school students.
- Strong knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and college matriculation processes.
Who you are
- A passionate advocate for educational equity who is committed to helping students successfully navigate the path to college and beyond.
- An experienced college access and success professional with deep knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and postsecondary enrollment processes.
- Strategic and innovative leader who can develop and execute programs that improve college readiness, admissions outcomes, and scholar success.