The International Leadership Charter High School is a high performing college-preparatory high school located in the Riverdale/Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. International Leadership Charter High School is dedicated to delivering a high-quality college prep program for all students. From 2013-2017, our school performed in the top 25% of High Schools nationally. We were the recipient of a Bronze Award from U.S. News & World Report and recognized as one of the Best High Schools nationally from 2013 through 2020. International Leadership Charter High School implements an academically rigorous Regents and college-preparatory curriculum and provides a superior high school education.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Provide individual and/or group advising to participants in areas relating to career exploration, the postsecondary admissions process and financial aid process and application.
Work closely with the Director of College Prep
Facilitate College Prep activities for the Junior and Senior class;
Maintain and update records on all students, as well advising and student progress logs;
Assist in the preparation and submission of college application materials, such as transcripts, essays, recommendations, etc.
Initiate and maintain contact with community-based organizations, schools, colleges and other educational institutions
Assist in the planning and implementation of college and career readiness workshops;
Plan and provide supervision on college campus visits and other educational trips;
Provide monthly reports and other advising reports as requested;
Conduct constant follow-up with students to ascertain where they are in the college process;
Set up appointments and follow-up meetings with students on an on-going basis and prepare 90% of the sophomore and juniors will take the PSAT exam.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of College Prep and Head of School.
Requirements
Minimum requirements are:
Bachelor's degree, in an area related to counseling, social work, or teaching.
Excellent communication and writing skills:
Exceptional organizational skills and motivated;
Resourceful and works well with others on the team.
Familiarity with the college admissions and financial aid application process is a plus.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English is value added.
Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with the level of experience and record of demonstrated success. We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, health, dental and vision insurance and a 401k program. The salary range is $70,000-$75,000.