Galin Education
Preparing students for academic success.
College Counselor
Location
United States
Posted
146 days ago
Salary
$60K - $90K / year
Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Work with roughly 30 students (full-time) or 5+ students (part-time) in each graduating class through all aspects of the college admissions process;
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis;
• Make use of publicly available data to inform advice and expertise;
• Regularly participate in professional development opportunities, including regional and national conferences, webinars, college tours, and more;
• Keep current on current trends in college admissions;
• Develop training and educational materials for self and others on the team;
• Write blogs and articles targeted at high school students and their parents;
• Coordinate events to speak publicly about college admissions;
• Develop relationships with local high school counselors and other educational experts.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required / advance degree preferred
- A minimum of three years of experience in admissions at a selective college or as an independent college counselor OR a minimum of five years of experience working as a counselor in a high school
- Exceptional writing skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
- Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed (determined by students’ schedule)
Benefits
- Up to 5% match 401(k) (for eligible employees)
- Health insurance stipend (for full-time employees)
- Paid membership in professional organizations
- Stipend for travel for college visits and conferences
- 3 weeks PTO (for full-time employees)
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