Onward : College Coach

Job Description

Job Description

The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a comprehensive supplemental education and youth development organization that works to help motivated students develop the intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values, and personal resilience they need to ensure success in school, career, and life.  HEAF identifies scholars in middle school and supports them until they graduate from college through a variety of after-school, Saturday, and summer educational and youth development programs.

Position Description : HEAF is seeking a part-time temporary Onward Instructor to support 12th grade students in their transition to college. Reporting to the Onward Director, the instructor will guide seniors through the college application process, financial aid, and personal statement development, while also offering career readiness support such as resume writing, internships, and interview preparation. The role includes designing engaging lessons, leading workshops, and fostering student confidence and resilience. The instructor will also assist with family outreach, departmental events, and team meetings to ensure students are fully prepared for their next chapter.

Program Details :

Dates : October 7th, 2025 – December 17th, 2025

Schedule : Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 4 : 30–7 : 30 PM (on-site), plus 7 administration hours (hybrid / remote)

• There will be select flexible weeks of in-person support requests on Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays (w / 2 - 3 weeks’ notice of Fixed Schedule variance) to assist with our trip coverage, school visits, and special workshops that fall outside of the above program schedule

Hours : 13 hours / week

Location : 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., 10th Floor, New York, NY 10027 &

PAL Harlem - 441 Manhattan Avenue (corner of 119th St.), New York, NY 10026

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications :

Compensation : $25 / hour

HEAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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