Job Description

STEP/CSTEP Counselor

Institutional Step Program, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy:       

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of STEP/CSETP, the Counselor assists pre-college Science Technology Entry Program (STEP) students in preparing and applying to secondary schools and undergraduate programs of study. They assist in conducting the STEP Summer and Academic Year STEP enrichment programs and assist in coordinating the Research and Internship component.

Additionally, this position will also provide undergraduate Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) students with academic, financial aid, and career advising.

This position requires weekend hours.

Essential Functions        

• Provides academic, career, and financial aid advising to pre-college STEP and undergraduate CSTEP students.
• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating the STEP Summer and Academic Year Program and the Research and Internship component.
• Assists in coordinating tutorials and study groups for STEP Program students.
• Serves as a liaison with the STEP Parent Association.
• Helps develop and implement an introduction to basic research methods, culminating in poster presentations.
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing CSTEP program services, activities, and events.
• Assists in compiling data for grant and university reports.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities  

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one year of experience planning, organizing, and evaluating secondary school research and internship programs
• Experience advising underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students in a university and secondary school setting

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Ability to work collaboratively with university faculty, school partners, and external partners.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Outstanding organizational skills and team player with the ability to work independently.
• Skilled in using MS Suite Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and skills in various social media platforms.
• Familiarity with student retention strategies.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree
• Experience advising students pursuing careers in STEM, health, and licensed fields.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate academic enrichment activities and services.
• Knowledge of application processes for NYC secondary schools, undergraduate, graduate, and professional school programs of study.
• Knowledge of entry requirements for STEM, health, and licensed fields.
• Bilingual: Spanish/English

Minimum Starting Salary: $55,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $62,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8351

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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