Empowerly
We empower students to become the most successful version of themselves with personalized college & career guidance.
College Admissions Counselor
Location
California
Posted
164 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• Keep up to date with current college admission changes.
• Available for 20-25 students with flexibility based on schedule and bandwidth.
• Advise students about extracurriculars that expand interests and may potentially present leadership opportunities.
• Help students with meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, explore competitions, research opportunities, and community service options.
• Create a plan for standardized testing that includes strategies for improving scores and help decide which tests are appropriate.
• Help create college lists, rate colleges for students (reach, target, and safety), and offer tips for college visits.
• Guidance through the entire application process: personal statement, activities, resume, recommendation letters, essay review and edits, utilizing research when necessary, reviewing entire application materials before submitting.
• Strategizing plan for early action, early decision, regular decision as well as waitlisted strategies and college choice guidance.
• Discuss financial aid resources and guidance as well as merit scholarship resources.
• Prepare for sessions in advance, be on time, log sessions in a timely manner, stay in touch with students, maintain a healthy relationship with parents, and include parents in all communications.
• Support a wide range of students, including; transfer, undergrad, post graduate, and international.
• Attend monthly team meetings.
• Utilize resources available within Empowerly to provide optimal advice for all students.
• Monitor Empowerly email account and Slack account for up-to-date Empowerly communications.
Job Requirements
- Graduate from a top 50 national university (advanced degrees like MD, PhD, MBA, JD, or Masters are a plus)
- Degree in computer science or deep expertise in the field
- Experience as a college counselor for high school students, with a track record of acceptances into a top 50 national university
- Have consistent availability in the afternoons (after 3:00 p.m.) and/or on weekends to meet with students.
- Possess passion for education, talent for teaching, essay writing, and essay editing.
- Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Able to plan around and meet deadlines
- Possess dedication to client service
- Able to commit to students for multi-year packages
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development opportunities
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