What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Admissions Counselor position at Pacific Academy Encinitas Campus?
Pacific Academy is a nonsectarian, fully accredited, coeducational college-preparatory private school. Our school cultivates our students’ natural abilities by offering small classes, individualized learning options, frequent advisement meetings, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary teaching.
We are looking for a part-time college admissions counselor who will be pivotal in guiding our students and parents through the complex college admissions process. Your expertise will help our students make informed and appropriate college choices.
Job Description
As a college admissions counselor, your primary responsibility will be to guide and inspire our students, helping them reach their full potential. This will involve various tasks, from assisting with college applications to creating academic plans.
Expected qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience include:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a related field
- Have previous counseling experience
- Be fluent in English, including good writing skills
- Have a patient and friendly demeanor
- Help students create multi-year academic high school plans
- Help identify and suggest extracurricular activities (for the school year and summer)
- Create time management and study plans for students
- Use student preferences to target appropriate colleges to apply to
- Work with students to apply to colleges (Form completion, essay brainstorming, and revising)
- Familiarity with academic advising practices
- Public speaking skills are a plus
Preference will be given to candidates who also have the following:
- Experience in mentoring MS/HS Students
Location
- 679 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024
Pay and Schedule
- $30 to $70 per hour based on experience
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- 80% in-person, 20% online
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Encinitas, CA 92024
Salary : $30 - $70