What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Counselor position at Landmark Christian School?
College Counselor
Landmark Christian School seeks a College Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. The College Counselor is responsible for counseling high school students regarding college placement and coordinating assistance during the college application process. The College Counselor must be committed to the school’s vision, mission and core values.
Essential Functions:
- Help lead dynamic parent and student education programs regarding college selection, application/financial aid process and admission procedures, along with other members of the College Counseling Office.
- Advises students and their parents, individually and in groups regarding the college admissions process
- Teach students to write effective college essays and advise teachers about writing recommendations
- Assists with the coordination of the standardized testing calendar; arranges for review sessions, testing dates; provides pre and post-test counseling
- Assists with student awards and awards ceremonies
- Coordinates accurate records of student testing and academic work with the Registrar
- Assists with the timely completion of faculty recommendations and reports for college applicants
- Represents the school at relevant state and national conferences and workshops; assists Director of College Counseling with visits to and from college representatives
- Assists the maintenance of an informative and up-to-date college guidance center on campus
- Assists in organizing in-house visits by college reps, and maintains communication with and knowledge of appropriate colleges
- Has a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office, Naviance and knowledge of various online college application platforms
- Familiarity with Blackbaud a plus
- Possess a broad knowledge of colleges and universities across the U.S. and internationally
- Maintains expertise in subject matter through professional development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of College Counseling and High School Principal
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or post graduate work in subject matter and/or counseling
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in independent school college counseling
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Able to utilize the appropriate technology systems efficiently
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Works in a highly involved & busy environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
- May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment