College Counselor

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) Apply tot his job