Description:
As a College Counselor at Ednovate, you will guide students in their college search and application process and teach lessons related to the college process to students in order to achieve 100% college acceptance. You will work closely across instructional and advisory teams, the network team, the Alumni Counselor, students, and families to engage support and lead a coherent college process. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is familiar with and passionate about college attainment for our students and has strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative, results-oriented environment. This is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Principal.
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized college guidance. Meet individually with all students to support their college application process. Support the search by helping students to find a "best-fit" college, based on their interests, needs and strengths. Guide seniors through the college application process, including supporting them through the financial aid processes (finding scholarship opportunities, helping students understand financial aid, etc.) Ensure students meet all deadlines and answer questions related to all aspects of the application process. Monitor student transcripts and credit recovery to ensure students are on track and intervene as needed.
- Teach classes to support students through the college application process. Instruct students during biweekly classes on the college search, application and financial aid processes. Create and implement curriculum within a strong classroom culture. Prepare students for various aspects of college life, including increased autonomy and accessing resources on a college campus. Develop and implement semesterly college knowledge workshops for 9th-11th graders.
- Collaborate with staff and families. Serve as an active participant and accountable member of the 11th and 12th grade teams. Contribute to planning and collaborate across instructional, culture, and advisory teams to ensure a coherent college process for students. Engage, inform, and partner with families to create alignment and achieve college attainment goals.
Who You'll Be
- Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students
- Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families
- Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy, flexibility, transparency and accountability
- Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds, uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families
- Resourceful, persistent learner with a growth mindset, constantly seeking to “find a way or make one” to master your craft and improve results.
We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree, required
- College counseling or admissions experience, preferred
- Experience working with first-generation college students, preferred
We're Committed To Giving You
- Medical, dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options
- Paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance benefits
- Fitness and entertainment discounts
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- 403b retirement savings plan, with company match
- A place to grow, learn and be a part of the Ednovate family