College Counselor

Responsibilities:

• Help students plan and define high school curricula
• Design daily, weekly, monthly, and/or yearly academic and activity calendars
• Assist students to improve time management, organizational, and study skills
• Guide students and parents through every stage of the high school journey including, but not limited to, course selection, standardized testing, extracurricular activities and internships, leadership, and community service work
• Advise clients on selecting and finalizing a list of universities
• Support clients through the college admissions process (essays, applications, interviews, scholarships, and more)
• Lead group admissions workshops and clinics for students and parents
• Counsel current college students through the transfer application process to four-year colleges/universities
• Assist with and manage essay editing student college admission essays
• Manage a roster of students you will be working with on a one-on-one basis
• Support the overall mission by assisting in client relations

Qualifications:

• 1 years of experience as a High School College Counselor or Independent Educational/College Admissions Counselor
• Undergraduate/Graduate degree
• Deep familiarity with the undergraduate college admissions process in the United States
• A nuanced understanding of how standardized test scores relate to the admissions process
• Genuine interest in guiding students towards a better future, therefore, naturally and enthusiastically promotes the organization's services to prospective client families
• Enthusiastic, passionate counselor
• Independent learner that can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excited about helping middle and high school students and their families navigate the college admissions process, making it as stress-free and rewarding as possible
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-aware, open, receptive to constructive feedback, responsible, and accountable
• Highly organized, multi-tasking whiz; efficiency is key
• Authentic team player who relishes the opportunity to collaborate and share best practices
• The position is remote and in-person
• Looking for the right long-term fit

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person