College Advisor

American Heritage Schools of Palm Beach County are currently accepting applications for College Advisor. This position's main role is to support students during the college planning ad placement process, provide a successful transition from high school to college, and advise students concerning their academic plans and progress. Teaching certificate is strongly encouraged.

• 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
• Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.
• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
• Yearly cash bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
• Free Continuing Education available
• * This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

Job Title: College Advisor

Division/ Department: Upper School College Advising

Location: Palm Beach Campus

Reports To: Director of College Advising, High School Principal

Exemption Status: Exempt

Date: Rev. October 2023

The College Advisor’s main role is to support students during the college planning and placement process, provide a successful transition from high school to college, and advise students concerning their academic plans and progress.

• Assist students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational goals.
  • Meet with each student and his/her parent(s) at least once during the junior year and at least once in the fall of the senior year.
  • Evaluate students’ abilities and interests through aptitude assessments, interviews, and individual planning
  • Help students navigate the college and career readiness software
  • Inform students and parents of available courses and pre-requisites in order to monitor the progression of their four-year plan
  • Create student schedules according to course recommendations and student requests; make schedule changes as needed
  • Communicate the importance of extra‑curricular involvements such as sports, fine arts, clubs, and community service projects and opportunities
  • Communicate additional services and courses that will provide targeted support for gaining college admission including but not limited to SAT/ACT test prep courses, Journey to College, pre‑professional courses and internships, and specialized courses for building portfolios of work in non‑core areas such as fine arts, multimedia, etc.
  • Write recommendation letters for each senior
• Develop a college search and application timeline with each student including:
  • Goal‑setting
  • Researching of college types, locations, and programs
  • Creating of a resume
  • Registering for standardized tests
  • Writing the college essay and supplemental essays that may be needed; review and provide feedback on all college essays
  • Acquiring letters of recommendation
  • Completing FAFSA and other financial forms including scholarship applications
  • Prioritizing and completing applications; review all applications prior to submission
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge about Amerian Heritage Schools’ programs and requirements, state requirements for graduation and Florida state scholarship programs including Bright Futures and NCAA.
  • Meet quarterly with Curriculum Department to stay abreast of course changes and program features
  • Maintain up‑to‑date Bright Futures and…