Role OverviewWe're expanding our college admissions team and are in need of incredible college admissions counselors who are driven to see their students succeed. We provide a boutique, focused, and personalized experience for our clients. We help our students craft their own story to showcase their unique qualities.
What You Will Do
Our admissions team creates a playbook for our families that covers every step of the application process to help ensure each student is accepted to their top ranked colleges. We put a plan in place that is focused on meeting goals, and submitting an application that pops!
Why It Might Be a Fit
Our instructors are rewarded for all of their efforts, with top-notch compensation, performance based bonuses and tremendous growth opportunities. This is a contractual/supplemental income opportunity where counselor's have the flexibility to create their own schedules and hours that work for them.
Requirements
- A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college
- Experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business setting
- Thorough understanding of the high school curriculum, AP, IB, all standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, and other standardized tests
- Experience working with students 7th -12th grade, transfer applications, and private/boarding school applicants
- Proven track record of student success with all different types of academic programs, including specializations, direct med, engineering, etc...
- Successful methods with how to differentiate a student's application and build an incredible portfolio
- Experience with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors
- Expertise with the differences between public, private, charter, and boarding school environments
- Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software
- Expertise with all application platforms (Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and school specific applications)
- Thorough knowledge of the college process, different types of schools, resources, and environments
- A proven track record with placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships and other extra curricular activities
- In-depth knowledge with the financial aid process, scholarship options, and other aid
- Ability to create individualized plans for high school students with course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities and summer programs
- Familiarity with the academic and social demands of the high school culture and the competitive college admissions landscape
- Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs and academic programs to provide well-informed responses to individual student's needs
- Knowledge with academic programs and contests such as DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, STEM competitions, etc.
- A leader with great communication, organization, and writing skills to guide families and mentor students through the entire admissions process
- Creative, driven, with endless energy to build life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement
- Proficient with using technology
- Patient, passionate, versatile, and dedicated to helping kids excel
- Strong desire to grow in a fast-paced startup environment with high levels of autonomy
Benefits
- Industry leading compensation
- Performance based bonuses
- Tremendous growth opportunities
- Flexible hours to fit your schedule
- Extra Credit: M.Ed. and Ph.D in education
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