College Admissions Counselor

About the role

We're expanding our college admissions team and are in need of incredible college admissions counselors who are driven to see their students succeed. Choosing a college is a big decision/investment and it's imperative to provide our families with all of the support they need. We provide a boutique, focused, and personalized experience for our clients. We help our students craft their own story to showcase their unique qualities. 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.

Responsibilities

• Review curriculums, internship options, key extracurricular activities, as well as Early Decision (ED), Restrictive Early Action (REA), Early Application (EA), and Regular Decision (RD) strategies.
• Create individualized plans for high school students with course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities and summer programs.
• Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs and academic programs to provide well-informed responses to individual student’s needs.
• Provide guidance on academic programs and contests such as DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, STEM competitions, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, and external partners to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college including but not limited to experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business setting.
• A 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 students application and build an incredible portfolio.
• 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).
• Adequate 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.
• A thorough knowledge of the financial aid process, scholarship options, and other aid.
• A leader with great communication, organization, and writing skills to guide families and mentor students through the entire admissions process.
• A creative, driven, and energetic individual with endless energy to build life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement.
• A proficient user of technology, patient, passionate, versatile, and dedicated to helping kids excel.