College Counselor
3 days ago
Who We AreGreat Expectations College Preps team of experts prepares students and their families for the college application process by guiding them through a robust collection of services including test preparation, academic tutoring, college counseling, athletic recruitment guidance, portfolio development, and beyond. We recognize that colleges want strong students, but they also want real people with deep commitment to their interests so Great Expectations has helped thousands of students excel in high school while building a narrative that is both authentic and unique. GE College Prep is a remote-first company that offers the opportunity to work in person in your geographic area. While we were founded in California, today we serve families throughout the US and abroad. The majority of our students apply to Top 50 institutions and are motivated to develop dynamic profiles that will help them stand out in highly competitive admissions pools. We pride ourselves on our success in matching students and counselors based on personality, and we encourage our staff to embrace, enhance, and utilize their own personal counseling styles. We like to try new things and explore ideas, and we are committed to cultivating a team that is dynamic, bright, enthusiastic, and inclusive. Position DescriptionWe are currently seeking an experienced, engaging college counselor to join our team. College counselors report to the Executive Director of Operations and are responsible for managing their meeting schedule with clients. Pending client availability, it is expected that College Counselors have the capacity to work with a minimum of 10 students per graduating class. Counselors are asked to designate availability by graduation class and commit to guiding their clients through high school graduation. While we strive to provide consistent service across our team, there is a high level of autonomy in this role. We ask for exceptional integrity and professionalism from our staff with their commitments.This is a part-time position with excellent opportunities for growth (including full-time management roles); hours depend on client load and the scope of client work we receive. Most counseling sessions are held remotely; however, there is an expectation of in-person meeting availability if a client is within the counselors radius of travel. Counselors should expect to work during after-school and weekend hours to accommodate students academic and extracurricular schedules. Duties include, but are not limited to: brainstorming and editing essays, developing college lists, meeting with students and parents, reviewing transcripts, writing session reports, suggesting extracurricular and summer activities, supporting students throughout the college audition process, and other projects as assigned, such as webinars and presentations.QualificationsEducationBachelors degree in the humanities, education, or a related field from a Top 50 institutionExperiencePersonal involvement in and commitment to the performing artsSeveral years of experience in academic advising, college counseling, or administrative support within an educational setting Familiarity with US colleges and universities (requirements, programs, the "feel" of the schools, size, location), as well as performing arts programsSolid grasp of what universities are looking for in application components such as extracurriculars, personal statements/essays, portfolios, auditions, and interviewsExperience working with a diverse student populationAbility to help students identify and pursue meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, exploring competitions, research opportunities, and community service optionsSkills/QualitiesAbility to take direction, gather information, and complete assignments independentlyAbility to connect with all types of students in order to help them brainstorm and overcome writers block to get words on the page, ensuring that the main points are specific/unique to the student, relevant to the purpose of the essay, and factualCreative and technical ability to help students edit dozens of college essays and turn out polished, engaging final drafts while maintaining the voice of the studentAbility to source and select audition material and support students through the process of creating a portfolio, pre-screen package, and/or in-person auditionsExceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detailDetailed work is another major focus of the job; these details need to be handled quickly, correctly, and efficiently. Follow-up will be strong, yet friendly, to ensure proper results on delegated tasks.Willingness to proactively problem-solve, taking ownership of issues and following problems through to resolutionProficiency in using college counseling software, spreadsheets, and data management toolsHandling of confidential information with discretionAbility to make multi-year commitments to students and meet after school and on weekendsDedicated, quiet workspace with reliable internet access for virtual sessionsCompensationThis is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position with a base rate of $50 to $70 per hour DOEIncludes a performance-based bonus planEligible employees can participate in certain benefits including but not limited to:401k plan with company matchPaid time offTechnology stipendMedical, dental, and vision benefitsLife insurance and LTD coverageRegular professional development coursesOpportunities for growth, learning, and promotion We are looking for people who would like to call Great Expectations home for years to come, so if this position piques your interest, please send us a cover letter that demonstrates your creativity, personality, and general writing skills please be yourself and use this opportunity to show us the real you** NOTE: We are extremely dedicated to employee engagement and hiring for the long-term. To that end, our recruiting process includes two virtual meetings, an essay editing assignment, a personality assessment, and reference checks. **
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