Counselor

The College Counselor assists and coaches students throughout the college application and financial aid process by providing comprehensive academic and college advising services. The College Counselor assists students with the entire college application process, including college search, application, and acceptance.

Essential duties

Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities with which they identify.

  • Educate and guide students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and required testing

  • Coach students on the entire college application process and merit aid process

  • Assist students with researching and defining their college/university selections that fit their academic goals well

  • Guide students on criteria for college/university visits and tours

  • Assist and provide strategic feedback on resumes and essays

  • Assist students with the college application process, which includes editing and providing feedback on their applications

  • Coach and prepare students for interviews by providing mock interviewing strategies

  • Guide course selection, extracurricular activities, and internships

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills which positively benefit interaction with internal and external clientele

  • Must have high ethical and professional standards

  • Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control

  • Must have excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal communication.

  • Enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty

  • Must be detail-oriented, able to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior should be involved in decision-making

  • Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to problems or challenges

  • Must have a student-centered philosophy

  • Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed

  • Self-motivated and dedicated to keeping up-to-date on technology and applying new knowledge to your job

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher is required

  • 1-3 years of editing, speechwriting, or copywriting experience is preferred

  • At least one year of College Admission experience is required

  • Proficiency in word processing is required

  • Computer skills, with working knowledge of the primary Microsoa Office programs

  • Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening

Salary and location

The counselor position is fully remote. The salary is $60,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

To Apply

To apply for the counselor position, send a cover letter and resume to Maggie Leahy, Vice President of Operations, at maggie@collegesolutions.com with “Counselor” in the subject line.

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