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College Counselor

Landmark Christian School
Fairburn, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

College Counselor

Location: Landmark Christian School - 50 SE Broad Street - Fairburn, GA 30213

Landmark Christian School seeks a College Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. The College Counselor is responsible for counseling high school students regarding college placement and coordinationg assistance during the college application process. The College Counselor must be committed to the school's vision, mission and core values.

Essential Functions:

  • Help lead dynamic parent and student education programs regarding college selection, application/financial aid process and admission procedures, along with other members of the College Counseling Office.
  • Advises students and their parents, individually and in groups regarding the college admissions process
  • Teach students to write effective college essays and advise teachers about writing recommendations
  • Assists with the coordination of the standardized testing calendar; arranges for review sessions, testing dates; provides pre and post-test counseling
  • Assists with student awards and awards ceremonies
  • Coordinates accurate records of student testing and academic work with the Registrar
  • Creates and submits materials to universities that support a student's application, including high school transcripts, school profile, recommendation letters, etc.
  • Represents the school at relevant state and national conferences and workshops; assist Director of College Counseling with visits to and from college representatives
  • Assists the maintenance of an informative and up-to-date college guidance center on campus
  • Assists in organizing in house visits by college reps, and maintains communication with and knowledge of appropriate colleges
  • Has a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and knowledge of various online college application platforms, such as Scoir, Common App, GAFutures, etc.
  • Possess a broad knowledge of colleges and universities across the U.S. and internationally
  • Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of College Counseling and High School Principal

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or post graduate work in subject matter and/or counseling
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in independent school college counseling, or in a postsecondary admission office.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as evidenced in the ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals
  • Able to utilize the appropriate technology systems efficiently
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Works in a highly involved & busy environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
  • May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
  • Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment

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