College Counselor - Dance Specialist

Position Description

We are currently seeking an engaging college counselor with extensive experience in dance to join our team. College counselors report to the Director of Counseling and are responsible for managing their meeting schedule with clients. Counselors are asked to designate availability by graduation class and commit to guiding their clients through high school graduation. While we strive to provide consistent service across our team, there is a high level of autonomy in this role.

We ask for exceptional integrity and professionalism from our staff in their commitments. The majority of time will be dedicated to clients, supporting students on their journeys, and ensuring the process goes smoothly and deadlines are met.

• Maintain a caseload of around 5-10 clients
• Most counseling sessions are held remotely; however, there is an expectation of in-person meeting availability if a client is within 15 miles of the counselor’s home
• Be able to meet after school hours and on weekends

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree from a Top 50 institution
• Master's degree in counseling, education, psychology, or a related field preferred
• Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in college counseling or educational leadership roles
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Deep understanding of the college admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, and standardized testing
• Success in placing high-achieving students into top programs; experience with highly competitive applications in the field of dance
• Skills/Qualities
• Natural ability to connect with others and build trust and rapport quickly. Whether collaborating with colleagues, guiding students, or reassuring parents, you create positive, meaningful interactions that leave people feeling valued and supported
• Capacity to manage fast-paced, high-pressure situations where emotions run high
• Willingness to take ownership of issues and follow problems through to resolution
• Independence and autonomy, but also an understanding of when to escalate concerns
• Relentless passion for helping students achieve their academic and personal potential, and the drive to go above and beyond to help them do so
• Ability to identify unexpected extracurricular activities that advance or highlight students’ unique interests and ambitions; create balanced (realistic but optimistic) college lists; offer clear, detailed feedback on all stages of essays; devise a plan around early action, early decision, etc.; and project manage the entire application process
• Handling of confidential information with discretion
• Adaptability and agility (knowing when and how to pivot in complex situations)
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in using college counseling software, spreadsheets, and data management tools
• Dedicated, quiet workspace with reliable internet access for virtual sessions

This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Eligible employees can participate in certain benefits, including but not limited to:

• Client and employee referral programs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Technology stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance and LTD coverage
• Regular professional development courses
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and promotion

We are looking for people who would like to call Great Expectations home for years to come, so if this position piques your interest, please send us a cover letter that demonstrates your creativity, personality, and general writing skills – please be yourself and use this opportunity to show us the real you!

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We are extremely dedicated to employee engagement and hiring for the long term. To that end, our recruiting process includes two virtual meetings, an essay editing assignment, a personality assessment, and reference checks. **