College Planning Source Hiring for College Admissions Counselor at Remote Full Time

We are a busy private college planning company that provides tailored career, major, and college guidance to high school students. We work with students to walk them through exploring careers and majors, selecting colleges, resume building, essay editing, and applying to colleges.

Employment Type: As soon as possible

How To Apply

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter as a message, Word (.doc), or (.docx) attachment to Hiring Manager. Please indicate “College Planning Counselor” in the subject line and answer the questions below in your cover letter. Applications that do not include your individual responses to these questions will not be considered.

What experience have you had working with high school students in terms of college planning?

Compensation:
$25-$27 hourly

Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of around 30 students

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:
3+ 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 (A southern California location is desirable)

Looking for the right long-term fit

About Company

College Planning Source offers different programs with customized plans that have helped thousands of families succeed through the college education process the right way.

College Planning Source was established in 2005 and has served over 1800 families.