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Position Description

We are currently seeking an experienced, engaging college counselor to join our team. College counselors report to the Executive Director of Operations and are responsible for managing their meeting schedule with clients. Pending client availability, it is expected that College Counselors have the capacity to work with a minimum of 10 students per graduating class. 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 with their commitments.

This is a part-time position with excellent opportunities for growth (including full-time management roles); hours depend on client load and the scope of client work we receive. Most counseling sessions are held remotely; however, there is an expectation of in-person meeting availability if a client is within the counselor’s radius of travel. Counselors should expect to work during after-school and weekend hours to accommodate students’ academic and extracurricular schedules. Duties include, but are not limited to: brainstorming and editing essays, developing college lists, meeting with students and parents, reviewing transcripts, writing session reports, suggesting extracurricular and summer activities, supporting students throughout the college audition process, and other projects as assigned, such as webinars and presentations. While this is a part-time job, we expect full-time effort and dedication to your students when you are working!

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, or a related field from a Top 50 institution
• Experience
• Strong knowledge of business degree structures, accreditation requirements, and career pathways
• Several years of experience in academic advising, college counseling, or administrative support within an educational setting
• Familiarity with MBA, MS, and other graduate business programs, including specialized tracks (e.g., finance, marketing, data analytics)
• Familiarity with US colleges and universities (requirements, programs, the "feel" of the schools, size, location), as well as performing arts programs
• Solid grasp of what universities are looking for in application components such as extracurriculars, personal statements/essays, portfolios, auditions, and interviews
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Ability to help students identify and pursue meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, exploring competitions, research opportunities, and community service options
• Skills/Qualities
• Ability to take direction, gather information, and complete assignments independently
• Ability to connect with all types of students in order to help them brainstorm and overcome writer’s block to get words on the page, ensuring that the main points are specific/unique to the student, relevant to the purpose of the essay, and factual
• Creative and technical ability to help students edit dozens of college essays and turn out polished, engaging final drafts while maintaining the voice of the student
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Detailed work is another major focus of the job; these details need to be handled quickly, correctly, and efficiently. Follow-up will be strong, yet friendly, to ensure proper results on delegated tasks.
• Willingness to proactively problem-solve, taking ownership of issues and following problems through to resolution
• Proficiency in using college counseling software, spreadsheets, and data management tools
• Handling of confidential information with discretion
• Ability to make multi-year commitments to students and meet after school and on weekends
• Dedicated, quiet workspace with reliable internet access for virtual sessions

Compensation

• This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position with a base rate of $70 to $90 per hour DOE
• Includes a performance-based bonus plan
• Eligible employees can participate in certain benefits including but not limited to:
• 401k 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!

** NOTE: 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. **