College Counselor
Core
Guide high school students and families through the college search and admissions process, providing personalized advice and support.
Role type
College Counselor
Builds
Admissions guidance and support services for students and families
Domain
Education / Higher Education Admissions
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
College admissions expertise, communication with students and parents, data analysis for admissions advice, writing articles and educational materials, public speaking, relationship building with high school counselors
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, experience at selective colleges, experience as independent college counselor
Technologies
Publicly available college data
Responsibilities
Work with 30 students (full-time) or 5+ students (part-time) through the college admissions process; Communicate regularly with parents; Participate in professional development including conferences and college tours; Keep current on college admissions trends; Develop training materials for the team
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC