College Counselor & Advisor

College Counselor & Advisor

Apply for the College Counselor & Advisor role at College Track
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• Build trusting relationships with scholars, providing culturally relevant support and fostering a strong sense of belonging within College Track.
• Work alongside school staff and partner organizations to create a holistic support network for each scholar, ensuring aligned goals and communication.
• Manage a diverse caseload of approximately 120 high school scholars, ensuring each student is equipped with the support they need to matriculate to college and earn a bachelor’s degree.

• Have direct experience working with first‑generation college‑bound students.
• Have facilitation skills and the ability to use culturally responsive and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals, including students, caregivers, and teachers.
• Have experience tracking and analyzing data to refine strategies and strengthen scholar support.

• You are passionate about youth development and enjoy helping students set and achieve goals.
• You thrive in an engaging, student‑centered environment and are excited to support students on their journey to college.
• You believe in data‑driven decision‑making and can use data to improve college counseling strategies.
• You’re eager to work in‑person with students, building connections and supporting scholar engagement and development.
• You are excited about working 100% in person with our scholars; you would be expected in the office 10:00‑6:00 Monday‑Friday.

This position is full‑time, non‑exempt. The compensation range in East Palo Alto is $69,000‑$83,000 per year, with an expected offer between $72,500 and $75,999 depending on experience.

• Health Care:
  Staff and their dependents can enroll in comprehensive health care options with most costs covered by College Track.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Up to 27 discretionary time‑off days (sick and vacation) plus 28 paid office closures and holiday days in the first year.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%; life insurance equal to 1x salary paid by College Track, with option to purchase additional coverage.

Fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional, but you may submit one if you wish to share additional experience not highlighted on your résumé.

College Track is an equal‑opportunity employer fully committed to a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.