Academic College Counselor

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Academic College Counselor to further develop and run our college counseling department. This position is responsible for educating and leading both students and parents in the transition to post-secondary education.

The college counselor will advise and assist students from 9th-12th grades, in their development as college applicants, both academically and in their extra-curricular efforts, and work closely with students and parents as they move closer to the application and submission process. The counselor will educate families about scholarships and financial aid for colleges and universities, develop and oversee standardized testing strategies and implementation, be committed to the school's mission, and be passionate about encouraging excellence in the academic and personal development of students.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Required/Desired Qualifications: • MA/MS degree in School Counseling • Experience with Master Scheduling is preferred • Familiar with Naviance Software

This is a 12 month full time administration position. This Academic College Counselor position is responsible for educating and leading both students and parents through the transition to post-secondary education.

• Certification (Copy of MA/MS)
• Resume

Required/Desired Qualifications: • MA/MS degree in School Counseling • Experience with Master Scheduling is preferred • Familiar with Naviance Software

This is a 12 month full time administration position. This Academic College Counselor position is responsible for educating and leading both students and parents through the transition to post-secondary education.

• Certification (Copy of MA/MS)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Essential Functions: • Ability to develop, revise and manage the school's college-going strategic plan • Ability to maintain and update all student academic records • Write recommendations to colleges, employers and scholarship committees for students • Monitor academic progress of all middle and high school students toward graduation and college admission • Must maintain college, community and social/youth agency relations • Maintain student files, organize college visitations, provide individual and group counseling sessions • Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) • Familiar with Naviance Software • Arrange and conduct parent/teacher/student meetings for improvement and the college processes • Provide information to site administrator in charge of curriculum in order to help make curriculum offerings consistent with student need • Monitor transcripts and progress towards graduation • Review appropriate classroom placement for students • Review and evaluate transcripts of new students • Conduct parent/student conferences for students new to the school to provide enrollment in appropriate courses • Advise students and parents regarding qualifying exams for the University of California, California State University campuses and various other private and public institutions in California and other regions in the United States • Provide scholarship information and recommendations as needed • Aid in the financial aid process for college • Make recommendations to administrators concerning those students who need more intensive assistance • Contact and conference with students who have truancy or excessive absence problems Please submit the following documents as attachments: 1. Resume 2.

Copy of Transcripts 3. Letter of Introduction 4. Letter(s) of Recommendation 5. A copy of BA/BS, MA/MS and credentials.

Comments and Other Information

Essential Functions: • Ability to develop, revise and manage the school's college-going strategic plan • Ability to maintain and update all student academic records • Write recommendations to colleges, employers and scholarship committees for students • Monitor academic progress of all middle and high school students toward graduation and college admission • Must maintain college, community and social/youth agency relations • Maintain student files, organize college visitations, provide individual and group counseling sessions • Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) • Familiar with Naviance Software • Arrange and conduct parent/teacher/student meetings for improvement and the college processes • Provide information to site administrator in charge of curriculum in order to help make curriculum offerings consistent with student need • Monitor transcripts and progress towards graduation • Review appropriate classroom placement for students • Review and evaluate transcripts of new students • Conduct parent/student conferences for students new to the school to provide enrollment in appropriate courses • Advise students and parents regarding qualifying exams for the University of California, California State University campuses and various other private and public institutions in California and other regions in the United States • Provide scholarship information and recommendations as needed • Aid in the financial aid process for college • Make recommendations to administrators concerning those students who need more intensive assistance • Contact and conference with students who have truancy or excessive absence problems Please submit the following documents as attachments: 1. Resume 2.

Copy of Transcripts 3. Letter of Introduction 4. Letter(s) of Recommendation 5. A copy of BA/BS, MA/MS and credentials.

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