Job Description:
• Work with roughly 30 students (full-time) or 5+ students (part-time) in each graduating class through all aspects of the college admissions process;
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis;
• Make use of publicly available data to inform advice and expertise;
• Regularly participate in professional development opportunities, including regional and national conferences, webinars, college tours, and more;
• Keep current on current trends in college admissions;
• Develop training and educational materials for self and others on the team;
• Write blogs and articles targeted at high school students and their parents;
• Coordinate events to speak publicly about college admissions;
• Develop relationships with local high school counselors and other educational experts.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree required / advance degree preferred
• A minimum of three years of experience in admissions at a selective college or as an independent college counselor OR a minimum of five years of experience working as a counselor in a high school
• Exceptional writing skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
• Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed (determined by students’ schedule)
Benefits:
• Up to 5% match 401(k) (for eligible employees)
• Health insurance stipend (for full-time employees)
• Paid membership in professional organizations
• Stipend for travel for college visits and conferences
• 3 weeks PTO (for full-time employees)