Transition Counselor – College Readiness Programs & Outreach

Job Title

Transition Counselor – College Readiness Programs & Outreach

Remote - Atlanta Region

College Readiness

Associate Director of Virtual College Readiness Programs

Enrollment

Exempt

Professional

The Transition Counselor – College Readiness Programs & Outreach supports both student transition success and enrollment growth by managing a caseload of college readiness students while leading recruitment and admissions efforts for Beacon College’s college readiness programs within an assigned region. This role serves as a key bridge between prospective student engagement and program delivery, guiding students and families through the college readiness journey—from initial inquiry and application through program participation—while providing individualized transition coaching and support.

• Manage a caseload of college readiness students, providing individualized transition coaching and ongoing support.
• Develop and implement personalized transition plans addressing executive functioning, self-advocacy, social skills, emotional regulation, and independent living skills.
• Facilitate one‑on‑one coaching sessions with students and maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress.
• Design and deliver workshops, webinars, and programming for students and parents related to college readiness and transition‑to‑college topics.
• Monitor and document student progress, maintaining accurate and timely records within institutional systems.
• Provide end‑of‑program reporting and recommendations for continued student development.
• Serve as a resource to families, students, and professionals regarding Beacon College’s transition model and college readiness programming.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Manage a regional pipeline of prospective students for college readiness programs.
• Conduct proactive outreach to prospective students, families, and professionals to generate interest and drive applications for college readiness programs.
• Guide prospective students and families through the college readiness application process, including encouraging completion of in‑progress applications and document collection.
• Review applications and support admissions decision‑making for college readiness programs in collaboration with leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, educational consultants, therapists, and other referral sources.
• Meet defined goals related to recruitment activities, college readiness program applications, enrollments, and student outcomes.
• Represent Beacon College at conferences, events, and virtual programs to promote college readiness offerings.
• Utilize CRM systems to track prospect engagement, application progress, and conversion outcomes.
• Partner with Admissions and College Readiness to cultivate and transition prospective students from college readiness programs into the undergraduate admissions pipeline, ensuring alignment in communication, timing, and student readiness.
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing teams to support recruitment campaigns and enrollment strategies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s degree required in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• Experience working with students with learning differences and/or ADHD (required).
• Experience in college readiness programming, student coaching, or transition support (preferred).
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management (preferred).

• Strong coaching and advising skills, including the ability to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage students, families, and professionals.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage both caseload and recruitment pipeline.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and student information systems (Salesforce…