26-27 College Match Counselor

Roles And Responsibilities

• Educate students, families, and team members about basic requirements to be admissible to college for in-state four-year programs, selective four-year programs, and two-year programs.
• Support students in creating individualized college plans based on student data and student and family preferences for college options, including setting goals for GPA and ACT based on current standings and long term goals.
• Ensure that 100% of seniors sign up for and complete the ACT until they reach their goal.
• College Applications and Enrollment
• Support students in collecting and crafting documentation needed for college applications: score reports, transcripts, personal statements and other supplemental documents as needed.
• Work to prepare students eligible for multicultural school visits and scholarships provided through community based organizations (CBOs like Gates and Questbridge) for successful interviews and visits.
• Support teachers and advisors in writing meaningful recommendations for students applying to schools where recommendations are needed.
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
• Work with families to ensure all students apply for the FAFSA successfully and all colleges receive financial aid information that all students accept their financial aid packages in a timely manner.
• Build relationships with financial aid offices at colleges and universities where students will attend to facilitate a smooth enrollment process for 100% of students; arrange visits and presentations for those schools at the school campus.
• Continue to maintain relationships with admissions officials and officers to advocate for students through their application processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably working with students from similar backgrounds to Collegiate Academies students.