College Planning Advisor

About the role

We are seeking college planners at our Class 101 Northeast Cincinnati office—someone who will work collaboratively with a team to provide direct college planning to students through individual meetings. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, dedicated to the needs of his or her clients, and willing to learn and execute a proven system for delivering college planning.

Responsibilities

• Delivering effective meetings with students to educate and empower them on how to navigate the college process using the Class 101 curriculum
• Encouraging, motivating, and keeping students on track as they progress through the college admissions process
• Serving as an instructor for group prep classes, delivered using Class 101's curriculum
• Gaining expertise in all Class 101 curricula and our approach to helping students and families including:
  • Identifying student goals for college and career
  • Understanding family college budget requirements
  • Counseling students and families to identify resources for scholarships and financial aid
  • Providing expertise for developing college lists
• Providing regular meeting summaries
• Serving as a reliable, knowledge source for students and families
• Maintaining and growing knowledge of colleges most reviewed by students in your area
• Meeting deadlines for submitting applications
• Developing and interpreting summary reports on students' progress on standardized tests
• Guiding students through the essay writing process to create and refine main, supplemental, honors, and scholarship essays
• Increasing client base through delivery of sales presentations to potential students and families
• Meeting and maintaining monthly and quarterly goals

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn and execute a proven system
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Identifying and following through with revenue-generating opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Salary plus commission
• 401K
• Supplemental health insurance
• Attractive opportunities for growth and advancement