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College Admissions Counselor
ConnectPrep. Counsel students and families through the college admissions process .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in college admissions processes, including crafting individualized student plans and guiding families through the application journey. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills to enhance student success and navigate the competitive admissions landscape.
Highest-signal resume keywords
College Admissions ExpertiseIndividualized Student PlanningNaviance ProficiencyStandardized Test KnowledgeStrong Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
College Admissions ProcessHigh School Curriculum KnowledgeStandardized Tests (ACT, SAT)Student Portfolio DevelopmentAthletic Recruitment ExperienceFinancial Aid KnowledgeApplication Software (Common App, Coalition App)Curriculum ReviewExtracurricular Activity PlanningStudent Success Tracking
Soft Skills
Strong Writing SkillsOrganization SkillsMentoring AbilitiesPositive Reinforcement TechniquesCollaboration Skills
Tools & Technologies
NavianceScoirCommon AppCoalition AppApply Texas
Certifications & Qualifications
M.Ed.Ph.D. in Education
Industry Keywords
Selective College AdmissionsHigh School CounselingPrivate/Boarding School ApplicationsSTEM CompetitionsCollege Counseling Professional
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Counsel students and families through the college admissions process
- Provide a boutique, focused, and personalized client experience
- Help students craft their personal stories to showcase their unique qualities
- Create an admissions playbook covering every step of the application process
- Develop goal-focused plans for students and support compelling applications
- Review curricula, internship options, extracurricular activities, and ED, REA, EA, and RD strategies
- Create individualized plans for course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities, and summer programs
- Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs
- Guide families and mentor students throughout the admissions process
- Build students’ life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement
- Collaborate with and contribute to a college admissions team
- Help reinvent education through bold ideas and innovative teaching methods
Requirements
What you’ll need- A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college, including experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business setting
- Thorough understanding of high school curriculum, AP, IB, ACT, SAT, and other standardized tests
- Experience working with students in grades 7–12, transfer applications, and private/boarding school applicants
- Proven track record of student success across different academic programs, including specializations, direct med, engineering, etc.
- Successful methods for differentiating a student’s application and building an incredible portfolio
- Experience with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors
- Excellent writing skills and understanding of the current admissions landscape
- Expertise in public, private, charter, and boarding school environments
- Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software
- Expertise with Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and school-specific applications
- Thorough knowledge of the college process, school types, resources, and environments
- Proven track record placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships, and extracurricular activities
- In-depth knowledge of financial aid, scholarships, and other aid
- Ability to create individualized plans covering course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities, and summer programs
- Familiarity with high school academic and social demands and the competitive college admissions landscape
- Knowledge of DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, STEM competitions, etc.
- Strong communication, organization, and writing skills
- Proficient with technology
- Strong desire to grow in a fast-paced startup environment with high autonomy
- Extra credit: M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education
Benefits
Comp & perks- Industry leading compensation and performance bonuses
- Contractual opportunity viewed as supplemental income
- Flexible work schedule
- Growth opportunities
- Compensation package with performance-based bonuses
- All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., lawful permanent resident, or authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
- Equal opportunity employer EEO/M/F/D/V