College Counselor - IDEA Lake Houston College Prep

Position: College Counselor - IDEA Lake Houston College Prep (26-27)

College Counselor - IDEA Lake Houston College Prep (26-27)

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Role Mission

As a member of the College Counseling Team, the College Counselor executes the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at their assigned campus. The role involves deploying initiatives to educate students about college education and guiding them through college research, admissions, and enrollment.

Travel

This role requires up to approximately 25% annual travel, including district wide events and occasional monthly travel for professional development.

What We Offer Compensation

Salary ranges from $67,065 to $77,460, commensurate with experience and qualifications. A performance bonus is available based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of qualifying tuition, capped at $5,250 per year.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
• Dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, a 403(b) plan, and relocation allowance if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  At least 2 years of teaching in K‑12 or higher education preferred; 1+ year of college access experience required.
• Certification:
  Valid Counseling certificate preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of school environments.
• Experience in college admissions is preferable.
• Ability to build solid student and family relationships.
• Strong command of the English language, both verbal and written.

Accountabilities Matriculation and College Acceptance

• 100% of graduates matriculate to a college/university.
• 25% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I/Tier II institution.
• 15% of graduating students matriculate to a Tier I institution.

Student Achievement

• 100% of 9th–12th graders on track to graduate.
• 21 average ACT score for 12th graders by the end of 12th grade.

Responsibilities

• Execute college enrollment campaigns (quality applications, financial aid, matriculation).
• Advise students towards college enrollment, Tier 1 and Tier 2 matriculation, and improve ACT scores and OTG rates.
• Support the school’s master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placement.
• Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and college admissions.
• Report progress to regional and campus leadership and advise on school wide adjustments.
• Analyze data dashboards and communications to meet benchmarked results.
• Enforce procedures that meet college readiness compliance requirements.
• Support RTTC teachers in planning college field lessons and ACT prep lessons.
• Design college‑going culture initiatives with students and families.
• Participate in professional development from national and external stakeholders.

Values and Characteristics

• Committed to the mission that all students can get to and through college.
• Demonstrated effective outcomes and desire for accountability.
• Propensity for action and learning from mistakes.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in entrepreneurial, high‑growth environments.
• Values feedback and collaboration across levels.
• Builds strong cross‑departmental relationships.
• Exhibits high professionalism and conduct for colleagues and students.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools is a tuition‑free, Pre‑K–12 public charter school network that serves over 80,000 students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA’s mission is to ensure every child can go to college. The network has received national recognition and aims to send 100% of its graduates to college.

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. For inquiries concerning the organization’s compliance with Title VI, Section 504, or ADA, contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.

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