Job Title: College Counselor
Start Date: August 2026
ABOUT CRISTO REY NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL
Cristo Rey New York High School (CRNYHS), a member of the national Cristo Rey Network, is a coeducational, independent Catholic high school in East Harlem. Our mission is to serve promising students who have been educationally underserved, who demonstrate a passionate desire to make more of themselves, and who are unable to afford any of the Catholic or other private high school options available in New York City.
- CRNYHS educates the whole child, guided by the spirit of care for the individual, cura personalis.
- CRNYHS prioritizes the continuous improvement and growth of our faculty and staff.
- CRNYHS engages all stakeholders in its mission, allowing faculty and staff to have strong partnerships with our students’ families and the outside community.
- CRNYHS actively participates in the Cristo Rey Network, allowing its faculty and staff to take part in network initiatives, share resources, and collaborate with a national community of educators.
POSITION SUMMARY
The College Counselor at CRNYHS seeks to educate and foster in our students meaningful college awareness, college access and college success. The College Counselor reports to the Director of College Guidance.
- College Awareness: The College Counselor is responsible for promoting awareness of and interest in college among students from all grades. The College Counselor will be assigned to teach our College Counseling course. The College Counselor will also foster awareness through workshops offered throughout the year to students and their parents.
- College Access: The College Counselor will begin a direct relationship with students and families during their junior year that will continuing through senior year as students research, select, apply to, register for, and obtain sufficient financial support to attend college.
- College Success: The College Counselor designs and implements activities that prepare all students for college.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants will have some successful full-time college counseling experience at the secondary level and have worked with a culturally diverse student population.
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Master’s degree in counseling is preferred.
- Prior experience in college counseling or college admissions
- Fluency in Spanish is desired; Proficiency in Spanish is required.
- This is a 12-month position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary Range: $58,000 – $65,000
CRNYHS determines compensation based on several factors including years of experience, certification, and degree.
CRNYHS offers a generous benefits package including medical coverage with a Health Reimbursement Account, dental and vision coverage and a retirement plan with a matching contribution.
For more information about Cristo Rey New York High School, visit www.cristoreyny.org
This school ministry is endorsed by the American Province of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, the District of Eastern North America of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus.
Cristo Rey New York High School does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
