What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Counselor 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
About our company:
Young Scholars offers tutoring and college counseling for students from K-12th grade. We provide one-on-one and small group tutoring in all subjects, including AP and Honors courses. We create customized tutoring plans for each student based on his or her unique learning profile. Our goal is to help our students reach their full academic potential!
Work Hours:
- Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 9:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am - 6:30pm
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cupertino, CA 95014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- Mandarin (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92620
Salary : $40
