College Counselor - Full-Time/Part-Time (Remote)

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
• Write blogs and articles targeted at high school students and their parents
• Coordinate events to speak publicly about college admissions
• Develop relationships with local high school counselors and other educational experts

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)

Pay

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).

Benefits

• Up to 5% match 401(k) (for eligible employees)
• Health insurance stipend (for full-time employees)
• Paid membership in professional organizations
• Stipend for travel for college visits and conferences
• 3 weeks PTO (for full-time employees)