HS RTC-College Counselor; SY

Mission Statement

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower students to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life‑long love of learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.

The College Counselor is responsible for supporting the overall school, and especially the college counseling department's efforts to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive college admissions and matriculation programs.

• Researches, establishes, and maintains long‑term relationships within the college admissions arena, including college admissions counselors, directors and university outreach centers.
• Works with campus staff, faculty and CMO RTC team to ensure that every student in every high school grade level is participating in available college‑related activities when possible, including summer programs and talent identification programs.
• Helps coordinate registration, supervision and other related issues regarding standardized tests administered to all Uplift students, including the SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, and PSAT/SAT Prep course.
• Helps coordinate and host all college admissions related campus and network‑wide events, and high‑school visits for college admissions staff.
• Advises and provides academic counseling to all students grades 6 through 12, and assists with all aspects of our comprehensive college counseling program, including financial aid.
• Works to ensure that all seniors successfully submit high‑quality completed college application materials on time, in order to provide them with the best opportunity of gaining admission to their best‑fit schools.
• Uses technology and data resources to improve and streamline the college counseling process, such as Naviance, College Board Online and computer‑based test preparation.
• Maintains student college admissions files in an organized, up‑to‑date, and confidential manner.
• Assists in support and communication with school alumni as they matriculate, documents progress toward matriculation as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work well with students and their families and colleagues.
• Ability to travel via auto and air to support college students.
• Ability to manage highly emotional and high‑stakes projects.
• Ability to complete a heavy workload within established time frames.
• Committed to excellence in all endeavors.

• Bachelor's Degree required; relevant work experience may be substituted. Master's degree is preferred.
• Two to three years of experience in a school setting and/or college advising is preferred.
• Familiarity with Naviance technology is preferred.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and ability to learn and use computer software as necessary.
• Able to use basic office equipment.

Every Uplift employee has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures and to respond to emergency situations; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and standing, walking, or balancing may be required.

The work environment includes moderate noise and frequent interruptions, often with activity from other employees and students.

Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.

Starting Salary: $59,000