Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School is hiring for a full-time College Counselor for the 2024-2025 school year. The college counselor will work predominantly with 11th and 12th grade students as they work through the college application process. The college counselor will report to the Assistant Principal of Academics. They will collaborate within a program that will include two academic counselors and a Graduate Advisor to deliver a comprehensive model to support first generation students in their journey to and through college

MISSION STATEMENT

Cristo Rey is a Jesuit, Catholic high school that empowers students from underserved communities in San José to be men and women for others who are prepared spiritually, academically, and professionally to complete college and who will become accomplished leaders committed to a lifelong pursuit of learning, faith, and justice.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND VALUES - VISION FOR EDUCATORS

Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School educators will consistently work as a team to model and help all students reach the characteristics of the : loving, open to growth, committed to faith, striving for justice, and intellectually and professionally engaged. This includes:

• Personally modeling and simultaneously empowering students to live out Ignatian values of faith, service, and commitment to social justice
• Guiding our students to understand what having a growth mindset means
• Promoting and assessing student ownership of learning by developing students’ self-discipline, study skills, persistence, and delayed gratification
• Fostering a classroom culture of respect, honesty, and integrity
• Developing meaningful opportunities in class for student leadership and growth of self confidence
• Creating opportunities for students to utilize complex reasoning strategies and problem solving skills
• Consistently engages in work with positivity and adapts to the student and institutional needs with openness
• Reinforcing professionalism and Corporate Work Study Program skills like precision and accuracy, computing, and time management
• Teaching key content knowledge for given subject

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Implement and continue to develop a comprehensive Senior Year college counseling curriculum.
• Plan and facilitate college campus tours and college fair opportunities
• Schedule and promote college representative visits to CRSJ
• Facilitate curriculum delivery for College and Career Readiness (CCR) classes for both 12th grade (fall) and 11th grade (spring).
• Coach students in revision of application essays, personal statements, and college supplements
• Track application and teacher recommendation submissions to meet deadlines
• Write letters of recommendation (as needed) for their caseload of seniors
• Coordinate submission of school documents for senior caseload
• Review admission and financial aid offers with students and families to inform enrollment decisions
• Facilitate “family decision meetings” and lead college decision meetings with students and families.
• Develop and support College Counseling workshops to engage parents, including Sophomore and Junior Family Information programs and financial aid workshops
• Support 11th grade students in schedule planning, including credit recovery and achieving A-G eligibility status via their “Vocations” class
• Promote and support the summer enrichment and pre-college program application process for rising seniors in collaboration with School Counselors
• Plan and implement College Retreat program for Junior class in collaboration with School Counselor assigned to that class
• Coordinate implementation of summer College Camps for essay writing and list development
• Responsible for CCR assignment tracking and data management utilizing proscribed templates and software (ie. MAIA Learning, Google Drive, etc.)

• Partnerships and Research
• Actively researches all aspects of college counseling: financial aid, scholarships, applications, and admission criteria with a particular focus on institutions that have a strong commitment to the success and funding of first-generation students.
• Assists in updating student resources for scholarships and summer program opportunities
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities (ie.WACAC, NACAC, JHSCCA, and the Cristo Rey Summit on College Success)

• Collaboration
• Collaborates with Academic Counselor on program and protocol for meeting with Freshmen and Sophomores for college planning
• Collaborates with Principal and AP of Academics in submitting and updating UC/CSU course listings and ELC eligibility.
• Coordinates creation of a visual college going culture with Director of Operations and the Director of Student Activities
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students one day a week; help students to navigate their developmental journey during their time at Cristo Rey.
• Serve as a moderator of student clubs and activities or a coach of athletic teams as needed. Serve as a chaperone/leader of field trips, immersion experiences, overnight retreats, Christian Service opportunities, and other activities.
• Understand and appreciate the developmental and educational benefits of the school’s Corporate Work Study Program.
• Participate in the school’s Adult Faith Formation program, committing to living and supporting the Catholic, Jesuit mission of the school through continuous spiritual and personal growth and by serving as a leader of faith, service, and justice for our students.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serving as a chaperone at some athletic and co-curricular events.
• Serving as a prefect before school, during breaks and lunch times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal of Academics or the Supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants will embody the mission-commitment, intellectual curiosity, openness to growth, and optimism that are central to the character of our team. In addition, they will meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, relevant Master’s degree preferred
• Experience working with young adults in the college admission process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with a wide range of individuals and constituencies
• Current California Driver’s License
• Experience planning events
• Excellent writing skills
• Organized with the ability to advance multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and as a member of a team
• Ability to collect and analyze data
• Ability to train and manage volunteers
• Experience in college counseling and knowledge of the college admission and financial aid application process
• Available to facilitate occasional evening and weekend programming, and college visits during some school breaks.

PREFERRED:

• Fluent in Spanish (Strong preference)
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (ie. Powerschool, Schoology, MaiaLearning)
• Commitment to Ignatian Education
• Prior experience working with schools or programs serving first generation college students like Cristo Rey Schools, Teach for America, Americorps, KIPP, Alliance for Catholic Education, or Nativity/Miguel Schools is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

SALARY AND COMPENSATION

• Range between $69,629 and $134,259 on a salary schedule based on education and years of experience. Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Employees’ premiums are covered for medical, dental and vision at 100% and dependents at 50% if elected. This position is eligible for enrollment in the group voluntary retirement plan – 403b.
• Contract is 11 months.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,629.00 - $134,259.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95116: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person