College and Career Counselor

Summary

Maranatha Christian Academy (MCA) is a private school serving Grades Pre-kindergarten through 12 in Brooklyn Park, MN. Our vision is for every Maranatha student to be highly educated, Christ-centered, and biblically anchored world changers. 

MCA has an immediate opening for a full-time college and career counselor. This position is responsible for academically counseling students and providing educational and vocational guidance services.

Essential Duties

• Oversee and cast vision for the college and career counseling program. 
• Oversee the Associate of Arts (AA) program and serve as the primary college counselor for all AA students
• Oversee the academic and college counseling for all non-AA students 
• Scheduling and class registration for all high school students
• Coordinate and implement all college and career events
• College Prep testing for upper school (Pre-ACT, PSAT, ACT/SAT prep, AP exams, etc.)
• NCAA Clearinghouse advisor
• Advanced Placement (AP) Coordinator
• Update and ensure the accuracy of academic records (transcripts, report cards, graduation requirements, fail list)
• Coordinate the use and implementation of Naviance college and career curriculum for upper school
• Coordinate the application and registration of all PSEO classes
• Develop and oversee all PSEO partnerships with Colleges and Universities
• Summer School (credit recovery)
• Provide oversight in the management of the academic counseling plan as published in the Academic Handbook
• Determine student eligibility (fail list) with the athletic director and other advisors.
• Oversight of the production of honor roll, high honor roll, principals club, and administrative homework certificates.
• Assemble statistical reports, interpret data, and make recommendations as needed (i.e., ACT results)
  

Personal & Professional Characteristics

• Passionate and enthusiastic about Christian education
• Respectful, optimistic, and grace-filled in their relationships and interactions with colleagues, students, and parents
• Adaptable and flexible
• Attention to details
• Effective and clear communicator, as well as an active listener

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two to five years of related experience and/or training in a high school setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full and Part-Time Benefits Summary: 

Full-Time Benefits

• • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Housing Allowance

Optional Benefits

• • Short Term Disability
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Flexible spending account
  • 403(b) Retirement administrated by Ascensus (No Match)

Part-Time Benefits - over 20 hours per week

• • Pro-rated PTO
  • Holiday Pay based on schedule
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Part-Time Benefits - under 20 hours per week

• • Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)

The entire job description is available upon request when interviewing

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000