College Counselor - IDEA Judson College Prep (Immediate Opening)

About the role

As a member of the College Counseling Team, the College Counselor executes the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at their assigned campus. The counselor deploys initiatives to educate students about college education and helps them navigate the college research, admissions, and enrollment process. This leader works in a fast‑paced, rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment, pursuing college matriculation goals. The role requires up to approximately 25 % travel annually for district‑wide events, monthly school visits, and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Execute college enrollment campaigns (quality applications, financial aid, matriculation) for the campus.
• Advise and motivate students toward college enrollment, including Tier I and Tier II institutions, and improve ACT scores and On‑Track‑to‑Graduate (OTG) rates.
• Support the school’s master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placement.
• Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and, in turn, the quality of college admissions and enrollments.
• Report progress toward goals to regional and campus leadership and recommend school‑wide pivots as needed.
• Analyze data dashboards, resources, and communications to meet benchmarked results.
• Enforce procedures that meet college‑readiness compliance requirements and create transformational practices that improve college completion rates.
• Support RTTC teachers in planning college‑field lessons and ACT‑prep lessons.
• Design college‑going culture initiatives with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their community.
• Participate in professional development from national and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of teaching experience in K‑12 or higher education (preferred) and 1 + year of college access experience (required).
• Certificate: Valid counseling certificate preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Experience in college admissions is preferable.
• Ability to build solid student and family relationships.
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written.

Pay

Salaries for this role typically fall between $63,474 and $73,310, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and aligned with internal equity. The position is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan with the majority of employee premiums covered; substantial subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50 % of tuition (maximum $5,250 per year) for qualifying degree programs, subject to manager discretion and budget.
• Employer‑paid mental/behavioral health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and additional work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending accounts, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Since 2000, the network has grown from a single school of 150 students to a multi‑state charter system serving over 80,000 college‑bound students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA consistently ranks among top high schools nationally and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100 % of its graduates to college. Employees join a team and family that sets ambitious goals, embraces an entrepreneurial spirit, and works relentlessly to make college for all a reality.