STEP/CSTEP Counselor - Fordham University : Job Details

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 nine 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.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Directors of the Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program ( CSTEP ), the Counselor provides academic, career, and financial aid counseling to CSTEP students.They assist the CSTEP Directors in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CSTEP summer and academic year services, activities, and events. Additionally, they coordinate and conduct the CSTEP Alumni and Peer Mentor Programs.This position requires occasional weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Provides academic, career, and financial aid counseling to CSTEP students.Assists in coordinating gateway science review sessions and tutorials.Supports Assistant Directors in the coordination and implementation of the CSTEP Summer Scholars Program.Assists in the development and maintenance of STEP partnerships with area high schools to provide off-site college access and readiness workshops.Participate in recruiting for the CSTEP and STEP programs.Aid in compiling data for grant and university reports.

Essential Functions Note

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

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.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's degreeMinimum of one year of experience supporting underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students in a university or secondary school setting, including recruitment, advising, career planning, and extracurricular events.Experience advising students pursuing careers in STEM , health, and licensed fields.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.Strong organizational skills; team player with the ability to work independently.Familiarity with student retention strategies.Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Experience in managing and utilizing various social media platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field.Experience advising underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students in a university setting.Familiarity with entry requirements for STEM , health, and licensed fields.Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and evaluate academic enrichment activities and services.Experience in providing college access and career readiness workshops, seminars, and activities.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $55,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $62,000

Note

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

Is this a Union position?

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number

Posting Number A861P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/09/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Seldom

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Often

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience advising students pursuing careers in STEM, health, and licensed fields?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of one year of experience supporting underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students in a university or secondary school setting, including recruitment, advising, career planning, and extracurricular events?
  • Yes
  • No

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