What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Admissions Consultant position at Young Scholars?
COLLEGE COUNSELOR:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Help students plan and define high school curricula
- Design daily, weekly, monthly, and/or yearly academic and activity calendars
- Assist students to improve time management, organizational, and study skills
- Guide students and parents through every stage of the high school journey including, but not limited to, course selection, standardized testing, extracurricular activities and internships, leadership, and community service work
- Advise clients on selecting and finalizing a list of universities
- Support clients through the college admissions process (essays, applications, interviews, scholarships, and more)
- Lead group admissions workshops and clinics for students and parents
- Counsel current college students through the transfer application process to four-year colleges/universities
- Assist with and manage essay editing student college admission essays
- Manage a roster of students you will be working with on a one-on-one basis
- Support the overall mission by assisting in client relations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 years of experience as a High School College Counselor or Independent Educational/College Admissions Counselor
- Undergraduate/Graduate degree
- Deep familiarity with the undergraduate college admissions process in the United States
- A nuanced understanding of how standardized test scores relate to the admissions process
- Genuine interest in guiding students towards a better future, therefore, naturally and enthusiastically promotes the organization's services to prospective client families
- Enthusiastic, passionate counselor
- Independent learner that can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excited about helping middle and high school students and their families navigate the college admissions process, making it as stress-free and rewarding as possible
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-aware, open, receptive to constructive feedback, responsible, and accountable
- Highly organized, multi-tasking whiz; efficiency is key
- Authentic team player who relishes the opportunity to collaborate and share best practices
- The position is remote and in-person
- Looking for the right long-term fit
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40
