AI-Enabled College Pathways Counselor

DUGGAN ACADEMY; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

DUGGAN ACADEMY in Springfield, MA seeks a College & Career Post Secondary Advisor to support students from high school through college and beyond. You will build relationships with 11th–12th graders and coordinate college applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and enrollment decisions.

The role involves travel to college campuses, collaboration with counselors and partners, and using AI-enabled tools to assist graduates while safeguarding student privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with high school and/or college-age students.
• Knowledge of college admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and postsecondary transition processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, case-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, school staff, college personnel, and community partners.
• Ability and willingness to travel to college campuses and partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong, trusting relationships with students and families beginning in 11th grade.
• Maintain a student caseload and develop individualized college, career, and postsecondary plans.
• Guide students through college exploration, applications, FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, and enrollment decisions.
• Collaborate with school counselors, Early College staff, higher education partners, and community organizations.
• Maintain regular contact with graduating seniors through the summer after graduation and track students from acceptance through actual enrollment.
• Identify students at risk of not matriculating and provide timely intervention.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DUGGAN ACADEMY in Springfield, MA seeks a College & Career Post Secondary Advisor to support students from high school through college and beyond. You will build relationships with 11th–12th graders and coordinate college applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and enrollment decisions.

The role involves travel to college campuses, collaboration with counselors and partners, and using AI-enabled tools to assist graduates while safeguarding student privacy.