What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Planning Advisor position at Class 101 Treasure Coast FL?
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
College Planning Advisor - Class 101 of the Treasure Coast
Do you want to be a part of a team that empowers students, serves families, and inspires greatness in the next generation of young people?
Class 101 is a national college planning franchise whose mission is to provide students and families with expert guidance in the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. As dedicated college advisors, we recommend colleges that fit clients’ factors and budget and help them identify a career path that aligns with their abilities and interests. We support them in the steps necessary to achieve those goals in the most cost-effective manner possible.
We are seeking a part-time college planner in our local Palm City 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.
Job Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- 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.
- Gaining expertise in all Class 101 methodologies 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 source for students and families
- 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
Skills and Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in an applicable field of study, including business, education, and social sciences, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, particularly with teenagers.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to learn and execute a proven system
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The successful applicant will be comfortable using technology. At a minimum, the applicant should be adept at using web browsers, virtual meeting tools (i.e., Zoom), and Google Workspace applications, particularly Docs, Sheets, and Slides.