Job Description

Job Title:  Postsecondary Success Counselor

Location:  Longwood Preparatory Academy High School, 965 Longwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10459 

Reports To:  Community School Director

Organization Overview:

Replications, Inc. is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming public education by replicating and implementing high-impact educational models that foster student success and community engagement. Our vision is that every child in every community has access to a dynamic and joyful public school that empowers them to thrive. We partner with schools to provide comprehensive support services to drive student academic achievement and social-emotional development. To learn more about Replications, visit   .

Position Overview:

The Postsecondary Success Counselor is a critical member of the school support team, helping students envision and achieve successful post-secondary outcomes. This position is responsible for developing and implementing activities and interventions that support student success in high school and prepare them for life after graduation, with a specific emphasis on college access, career exploration, and youth development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate weekly student groups, including college and career readiness sessions.
• Monitor student attendance, academic progress, and social-emotional development.
• Deliver college readiness programming, including guidance on applications, financial aid, and admissions processes.
• Organize and lead college trips (local, upstate, and out-of-state) and post-secondary exposure opportunities.
• Support students with FAFSA, TAP, SEEK, EOP, HEOP, and College Discovery application processes.
• Engage families through workshops on financial aid, college selection, and post-secondary planning.
• Conduct outreach and follow-up with students, families, and graduates to track post-secondary outcomes.
• Provide one-on-one and group counseling to address academic, personal, and behavioral challenges.
• Perform attendance outreach, including home visits and check-ins at student job sites.
• Coordinate referrals for wraparound services such as mental health, housing, employment, and health care.
• Assist students in developing individualized post-graduation plans, including employment or vocational pathways.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on student engagement, interventions, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with school administrators, instructional staff, and other support personnel to create a cohesive support system.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, planning retreats, and professional development.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation support, and conflict mediation when necessary.
• Uphold student safety and mandated reporting policies; cooperate with authorities in all matters related to child welfare.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education, social work, youth development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adolescents, especially in group and individual settings.
• Deep understanding of college access and post-secondary systems, particularly CUNY and NYC programs.
• Commitment to a strengths-based, youth development approach.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a school-based, interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to engage with diverse student populations.
• Flexible, reliable, and passionate about equity and youth empowerment.

Compensation : $65,000-$70,000

Why Join Replications, Inc.?

This is your opportunity to make a direct contribution to an organization dedicated to transforming public education and empowering communities. As a Regional Program Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our programs, fostering strong relationships with partners, and ensuring impactful outcomes for the communities we serve.

Replications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented communities.

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