Post-Secondary Pathways Lead Counselor (INTA)

Position: Postsecondary Counselor

Category: Full-time, exempt

Reports to: Post-Secondary Pathways Lead Counselor (INTA)

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to admin@futuresignite.org

About Futures Ignite

Futures Ignite partners with schools to spark and propel bold college and career futures for every student.

We work at the intersection of college access, career exploration, and youth leadership—ensuring that all

students, particularly those from historically underserved communities, graduate with a clear, supported,

and best-fit postsecondary plan. Our model is school-based, equity-driven, and deeply relational,

embedding programming, advising, and real-world experiences directly into the high school journey.

About the Role

Futures Ignite is seeking an enthusiastic, student-centered, and highly organized Counselor to support

Postsecondary Pathways programming at IN-Tech Academy. This role will work closely alongside the

Postsecondary Pathways Lead Counselor to implement Futures Ignite’s college and career advising model

and ensure students receive individualized support throughout the postsecondary process.

ThePostsecondary Counselor will support direct student advising, family engagement, event execution,

and program administration while helping build a strong college and career-going culture across the

school community.

Key Responsibilities

Postsecondary Counseling & Student Support (60%)
• Support implementation of FI’s postsecondary advising curriculum and student experience at
• INTA
• Manage a caseload of approximately 35–50 students (primarily seniors) with support from the
• Lead Counselor
• Support Lead Counselor in executing curriculum with weekly classroom push-ins.
• Provide individualized advising sessions focused on:

-College applications

- FAFSA/TAP completion

-Opportunity programs

-Career exploration

-Postsecondary decision-making
• Support students in:

-Building college lists

-Essay development

-Application completion

-Scholarship applications

-Matriculation preparation
• Assist with transition support and summer planning for graduating seniors
• Maintain accurate student records and advising notes in FI systems

Program Implementation & Events (30%)
• Partner closely with the Lead Counselor to execute key PSP milestones and events including:

-Application Days

-Financial Aid Nights

-College March / Decision Day

-Bridge Day

-Summer Institute

-College visits and trips
• Support logistics, communication, attendance tracking, and follow-up for student-facing events
• Participate in school meetings and collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Support family outreach and communication throughout the school year

Data, Operations & Continuous Improvement (10%)
• Support collection and maintenance of student outcome data
• Track key metrics including applications submitted, FAFSA completion, commitments, and participation
• Assist with quarterly reporting and program evaluation efforts
• Contribute ideas to improve student experience and program systems

Skills & Qualifications

Required
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1–3 years of experience in college access, youth development, advising, education, or related
• field
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to educational equity and student success
• Strong organization and attention to detail

Preferred
• Experience supporting first-generation and historically underserved students
• Experience facilitating workshops or student programming
• Familiarity with CUNY, SUNY, FAFSA, opportunity programs, and postsecondary advising
• Spanish fluency preferred

Benefits & Compensation
• Salary Range: $60,000–$65,000
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO, sick, and bonus days
• School-Year Schedule Alignment: This role primarily follows the NYC DOE calendar. When
• schools are closed, staff are generally remote.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials to admin@futuresignite.org by August 21st. In the subject line

please add: “Postsecondary Counselor, Full Name”
• Resume
• Please describe your interest in the role and your approach to supporting high school students
• through the college and career planning process.