College Admissions Counselor

ConnectPrep
Any Location, CT
Category Education
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

We'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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