College Counselor

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Full Time New Lebanon, NY, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

College Counselor oversees all services and programs related to career and college decision‑making and engages students and their families in the process of determining appropriate post‑secondary education.

• Developing programming for students at each grade level and work closely with juniors and seniors as they complete the college process and standardized test preparation
• Working closely with students’ advisors, coaches and parents as warranted.
• Managing standardized test registration and administration, including testing accommodations
• Managing the office budget and data entry/record keeping through Scoir
• Writing recommendations for students; working in conjunction with the school's Registrar, faculty, and other staff to send transcripts, recommendations, and other materials for students' college applications
• Scheduling appointments with college admission representatives
• Leading events for parents during Family Weekends
• Serving on the academic Program Team; teaching 1-2 classes or serving as an Academic Coach in the Learning Skills Program, depending on qualifications
• Supervising other staff in the College Counseling office
• Serving as House Parent in exchange for provided on‑campus housing

• Two years of college counseling or admissions experience
• Experience with NCAA rules and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Exceptional managerial, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Willingness to be involved in the life of the school community
• Proven ability to collaborate, effectively communicate, work independently
• Valid driver’s license
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work in the heat and cold as well as environments with adverse conditions including dirt, dust and pollen, odors, sun, wetness, humidity, rain, and noise
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to find; handle or feel and reach with hands and arms