About Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School:

 

Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School’s mission is to develop the character of each student. We unite students, families, and staff in helping each individual achieve their best academically, and in sports, the arts, and service to the community. We believe that passion for learning, self-discovery, leadership, and social conscience are the foundation for success in college and fulfillment in life. 

 

We believe that all children, regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income, are gifted with special talents to offer the world, and that school is a place for students to develop the skills and mindsets needed to become their best selves. Furthermore, we assert that human beings are more complex than annual data points, and that the fulfillment of a person’s life correlates not simply to test scores, but even more so to their relationships with others and the content of their character. With our family partnership and character approach model, we focus on helping students develop their character and the skills they need for life through rigorous academics, self-discovery, and family involvement. 

 

Summary: 

LION College Advisors work to promote, educate, and support LION students, families, and staff in all aspects of College Access programming. Reporting to the Assistant Principal, and collaborating with a one other College Advisor and four College Success Coaches, each college advisor is responsible for guiding a caseload of senior students through their college admission process, while also help to build a culture of career awareness, college readiness, and postsecondary success throughout the entire high school.
 

 

College Preparation:

• Create curriculum and teach college prep classes to juniors and seniors
• Schedule individual meetings with students and families
• Maintain partnership with CUNY’s College Now
• Facilitate bi-weekly cohort-based Class Meeting
• Establish partnerships with local and national organizations to support our students in college preparation and scholarship opportunities.
• Provide training for students selected for internships to support them with resume writing, interview skills, and workplace skills and habits.
• Facilitate professional development for faculty in the college admissions process 

Outreach to Colleges and Universities:

• Familiarize colleges and universities with our school and foster mutually beneficial relationships
• Plan, coordinate, and attend college visits and tours for students in partnership with the college team 
• Arrange for college admissions representatives to visit our school and facilitate meetings between college representatives and students.
• Serve as liaison with college admissions offices and complete all School Reports forms requested by colleges.

 

Databases & Record-Keeping

• Maintain and update student records in designated databases
• Complete and submit all admission documents through Naviance, Common App, SUNY, and other application portals
• Conduct credit audits and develop internal tools that track individual student progress toward graduation 

 

Parent Education and Communication:

• Provide information sessions and workshops for families to support their understanding of the college application process and financial aid.
• Support students and families in finding scholarships and college funding
• Keep parents informed through regular communications 
• Schedule individual meetings with parents

 

 Testing/Admissions:

• Maintain and disseminate information about standardized tests such as the SAT & AP; helps students register for exams
• Coordinate and support test preparation activities, including summer, after-school, or weekend prep classes
• Work with the Special Education team to arrange for extended time on tests for eligible students with disabilities
• Develop college matriculation reports
• Work with the Data & Assessment Coordinator to create students’ schedules, ensuring students are on a college-ready track.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A Master’s degree in School Counseling or a related field is preferred
• Prior experience as a College Advisor with a successful track record of student admissions to college is preferred
• 2+ years’ experience preferred but not required 
• Demonstrated success working in an urban school setting, preferred
• Robust data tracking and analysis skills
• An ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and students 
• Strong interpersonal skills in relating to multiple audiences, including students, parents, and educators
• A commitment to character development and family partnerships
• Spanish language interpretation and translation skills are a plus