Job Title:
College Leadership Program Coordinator
Company: Harlem Children's Zone
Location: New York City, NY
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
College Leadership Coordinator Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned College Leadership Coordinator. The Leadership Program Coordinator will demonstrate a deep passion for the mission of the Harlem Children's Zoneto break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, community-based programs that create opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. This role will report to our College Success Office (CSO) while maintaining close alignment with the goals and priorities of the Wealth Builds National Hub. The position serves as a participant-facing counselor and also takes on coordinating and administrative responsibilities. The program supports high-achieving college student-leaders through leadership development, tuition assistance, and access to a strong network of stakeholders and resources. The role focuses on guiding students as they transition to and persist through college, pursuing their post-secondary goals. Ideal candidates have experience in high school and college counseling or college admissions and are passionate about helping students complete college while fostering their career development and leadership growth. Our mission is to ensure that our participants are provided with the resources and guidance needed to be successful in college and beyond. The main components of our College Success support include student outreach, academic support and guidance, financial aid advisement, college transfer assistance, summer and winter internship opportunities, and community-building efforts within our program.