Transition Counselor – College Readiness Programs & Outreach

Transition Counselor – College Readiness Programs & Outreach

Location:

Remote
- Atlanta Region

Supervisor

Title:

Associate Director of Virtual College Readiness Programs

Division:
Enrollment - FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Job Grade: TBD
- Position Type Level: Professional

Job Summary:

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.

College Readiness Counseling Responsibilities for Student Caseload:

• 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.

College Readiness Recruitment & Admissions Responsibilities:

• 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.

Knowledge:

• 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).

Skills:

• 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…