Higher Education Advisor

2 weeks ago


Rochester New York, United States Uncommon Schools Rochester Prep Full time

Position Overview:
At Uncommon Schools Rochester Prep, our Higher Education Advisors collaborate closely with students and their families to identify suitable colleges and universities that align with their aspirations and facilitate their journey towards success.

These Advisors play a crucial role in ensuring that students are matched with institutions that fit their academic interests, community values, campus size, geographical preferences, faculty engagement, financial support options, and extracurricular activities.

The primary objective of the Higher Education Advisor is to prepare each student for a successful transition to college and beyond.


Key Responsibilities:


In this role, you will instruct 11th and 12th grade college preparation seminars, guiding students through the comprehensive college application journey.

This encompasses a variety of tasks, including exploring career options, determining the most suitable post-secondary pathways, crafting personal statements, developing resumes, obtaining letters of recommendation, and navigating financial aid and scholarship applications.


You will foster a culture of college and career readiness among all students by creating motivational and educational materials, advising on course selections, and organizing events such as Career Day, SAT School Day, Senior Signing Day, College Acceptance Forums, College Visits, and Alumni Day.

Collaboration with parents and families is essential to cultivate a positive partnership, which includes providing informative workshops and conducting personalized meetings.


Continuous professional development is encouraged, and you will enhance your skills by participating in Uncommon professional development sessions and attending regional and national conferences.


Building strong relationships with college admissions offices is vital, as you will advocate passionately for your students to streamline the admissions and financial aid processes.

You will also assist in planning and executing various college visits and informational sessions for students across all grade levels.



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