College Leadership Program 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 Zone—to 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
