Student Advisor- Urban Scholars - East Side house SETTLEMENT

Title

Student Advisor

FLSA-Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary Range

$40,000 - $45,000

...Education/Experience:

B.A/ B.S.W. with at least two years’ experience with youth-related work.

Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively with school aged youth, educators, families and communities from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

Experience working in school-based settings (Elementary and /or Middle School), with knowledge about tenants of community organizing, student support services, and youth development theories.

Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship building skills.

Knowledge and experience in WordPerfect/ Microsoft Word and other applications.

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Some nights and weekends.

Competencies

Self-motivated and eager to create a positive difference in the lives of students

Strong communication skills and dedicated to working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and support staff

Excellent organization, problem-solving, and time management skills

Sufficient technology skills including the ability to learn new software and programs, complete digital paperwork requirements, communicate effectively via email, and has a willingness to learn new skills/complete basic troubleshooting

Remote Work

ESH has determined that up to zero (0%) of this position can be remote due to COVID-19. Subject to change as public health conditions evolve.

Required Clearances

Department of Education (DOE) fingerprinting.

COVID Vaccine- As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date.

Expected Work Schedule: This is a full-time position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. Generally, work hours are scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm/8am-4pm, occasional Saturday’s and Holidays are required. Workdays/hours are subject to change based on ESH’s needs.

Work Environment

The position is in a school-based environment. The dress code is business casual. This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position. Travel throughout the NYC boroughs is expected for this position (on an as needed basis).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This would require the ability to lift files, lift a food box to give to families, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

To Apply

To be considered for a position with East Side House, visit our website: https://www.eastsidehouse.org/careers/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP/EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.