What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Counselor position at College Track?
College Counselor
As our College Counselor, you will help our 11th and 12th grade scholars with the college application process so that they can successfully matriculate to a four-year university. Day to day, you will manage a caseload of students, meet with them and their parents to understand college applications and financial aid, and plan and lead college access clinics. To thrive in this job, you must have experience advising students around college applications, financial aid and scholarships.
Interested? Keep reading.
College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree and a life of choice, opportunity, and power. We are a values-first organization, placing commitment, passion, joy, authenticity and excellence at the center of everything we do across our 12 sites.
You’ll know College Counselor is the right fit for you if…
- You care deeply about empowering underserved students to be the first in their families to go to college
- You have experience advising students on college applications and financial aid applications
- You have experience managing a caseload of students, preferably students from underserved communities
- You are comfortable utilizing data to inform your work and to make improvements to better serve students
- You enjoy coordinating and leading events and workshops for students, ranging from college tours to personal statement workshops
- You are excited to work with students in-person 11:00 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M Friday and have the flexibility to work about one Saturday per month
As a passionate member of College Track’s team, you would be provided access to extensive benefits centered around three core areas of wellness: health care, work-life balance, and financial security. We believe time off is essential to success and provide up to 27 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation) in addition to 28 paid office closure and holiday days in your first year of employment. Learn more about benefits here (bit.ly/JpBs22) and learn more about the role by viewing the full job description here (bit.ly/3CUSEGQ).
This position is full-time, exempt, with a full salary range of $64,880 - $97,320. However, aligned with our DEI practices, we typically bring in candidates between the minimum and maximum of $75,504 - $80,126.
How To Apply
We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. Due to the volume of interest, we will not be able to respond to phone calls or emails. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn’t highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success.
College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.
Salary : $64,880 - $97,320
