Bay Area College Admissions Counselor

Empowerly

Oakland (CA)

Remote

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Empowerly is seeking experienced College Admissions Counselors who live in or have extensive experience working with students in the San Francisco Bay Area. Many of our students are Bay Area families applying to highly selective colleges, including UC system and Ivy League institutions.

The role involves guiding students through the admissions journey, developing personalized academic and extracurricular plans, reviewing essays, and supporting college list development, test planning, and early

Qualifications

Graduate from a top 50 national university (advanced degrees like MD, PhD, MBA, JD, or Masters are a plus)
Experience as a college counselor for high school students, with a track record of acceptances into a top 50 national university
Have consistent availability in the afternoons (after 3:00 p.m.) and/or on weekends to meet with students.
Possess passion for education, talent for teaching, essay writing, and essay editing.
Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
Able to plan around and meet deadlines
Possess dedication to client service
Able to commit to students for multi-year packages
Former admissions officers at top 50 colleges
Experienced independent college counselors (NACAC, WACAC, IECA, etc)

Responsibilities

Keep up to date with current college admission changes.
Available for 20-25 students with flexibility based on schedule and bandwidth.
Advise students about extracurriculars that expand interests and may potentially present leadership opportunities.
Help students with meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, explore competitions, research opportunities, and community service options.
Create a plan for standardized testing that includes strategies for improving scores and help decide which tests are appropriate.
Help create college lists, rate colleges for students (reach, target, and safety), and offer tips for college visits.
Guidance through the entire application process: personal statement, activities, resume, recommendation letters, essay review and edits, utilizing research when necessary, reviewing entire application materials before submitting.
Strategizing plan for early action, early decision, regular decision as well as waitlisted strategies and college choice guidance.
Discuss financial aid resources and guidance as well as merit scholarship resources.
Prepare for sessions in advance, be on time, log sessions in a timely manner, stay in touch with students, maintain a healthy relationship with parents, and include parents in all communications.
Support a wide range of students, including; transfer, undergrad, post graduate, and international.
Attend monthly team meetings.
Utilize resources available within Empowerly to provide optimal advice for all students.
Monitor Empowerly email account and Slack account for up-to-date Empowerly communications.