College Counselor

Job Title:  College Counselor

FLSA Status:  Exempt

EEO Category:  Professionals

Department:  Academics

Position Summary:  Responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource rich, educational, communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement  

Position Responsibilities

• Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment

• Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college placement, higher education, testing and compliance

• Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students

• Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions

• Prepare reports and analyzes data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students

• Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, scholarships applied, college acceptance and scholarships received 

• Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics

• Partner with internal resources including coaches, registrar, admissions, etc. diligently following up to ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement 

• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis. 

• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes

• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills and Ability  

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area or the equivalent experience in related field

• Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions policies, and financial aid procedures

• Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement

• Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about colleges and admissions process

• Experience with MS office suite 

• Ability to work with international students 

Preferred Skills

• Strong connections with colleges

• Master’s degree in relevant subject area

• Bilingual

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs. 

• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.

• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.

• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

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