College Counselor - Full-Time/Part-Time (Madison, WI)

College Counselor

Responsibilities

• Work with roughly 30 students (full-time) or 5+ students (part-time) in each graduating class through all aspects of the college admissions process;
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis;
• Make use of publicly available data to inform advice and expertise;
• Regularly participate in professional development opportunities, including regional and national conferences, webinars, college tours, and more;
• Keep current on current trends in college admissions;
• Develop training and educational materials for self and others on the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required / advance degree preferred;
• A minimum of three years of experience in admissions at a selective college or as an independent college counselor OR a minimum of five years of experience working as a counselor in a high school;
• Exceptional writing skills;
• Exceptional communication skills;
• Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills;
• Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed (determined by students’ schedule).

The full-time position is a salaried position ($70,000-$90,000 based on previous experience and education); the part-time position is compensated on an hourly basis ($60-90 per billable hour; all team members are also paid a prep-time rate for non-billable work).

Up to 5% match 401(k) (for eligible employees)

Paid membership in professional organizations

Stipend for travel for college visits and conferences

3 weeks PTO (for full-time employees)