College Transition and Success Counselor, Bronx Lifelink

Job overview

The College Transition and Success Counselor, Bronx Lifelink role is based at the program location in the Bronx, New York, with one remote day per week. The stated salary is $50,000–$55,000 per year. The counselor reports to the Senior Vice President, Bronx Lifelink, and works with students transitioning to or attending designated CUNY colleges. The role helps students navigate college entry and persist toward completion, while also supporting participants pursuing work or credentials after high school. It coordinates with college and program staff, provides individual advocacy and workshops, monitors academic and financial-aid needs, and maintains documentation for program research and follow-up.

What you'll do

• Build working relationships with CUNY counselors and college departments and with counselors at GSS community schools and programs
• support and advocate for students
• develop college-transition workshops and arrange college visits
• monitor financial arrangements and aid
• help students prepare for the CUNY Assessment Test
• develop academic monitoring and early-warning processes
• arrange study groups or tutoring as needed
• support career readiness and job or credential applications
• maintain case notes and required documentation
• participate in trainings and partnership meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

college transition

student success

counseling

bronx lifelink

new york ny

cuny

college access

student advocacy

career readiness

monday–friday

one remote day

$50k–$55k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• professional growth and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., with one remote day weekly and occasional evening hours for feeder programs.

About the employer

Good Shepherd Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.