College Counselor

The College Counselor is responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource rich, educational, communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement    Position Responsibilities Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college placement, higher education, testing and compliance Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions Prepare reports and analyzes data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, scholarships applied, college acceptance and scholarships received Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics Partner with internal resources including coaches, registrar, admissions, etc. diligently following up to ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis. Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes Other duties as assigned   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area or the equivalent experience in related field Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions policies, and financial aid procedures Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about colleges and admissions process Experience with MS office suite Ability to work with international students   Preferred Skills Strong connections with colleges Master’s degree in relevant subject area Bilingual  #LI-MV1