College Admissions Specialist, 2026-2027

ReNEW Schools; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,891 - 52,422; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a College Admissions Specialist in Missouri to support students and families in exploring college options, financial aid, and scholarships. The role partners with the principal and veteran counselors to drive college planning, admissions activities, and student success.

The position focuses on FAFSA guidance, campus visits, ACT prep, and comprehensive planning to help juniors and seniors secure the best post-secondary outcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in college admissions and planning.
• Familiarity with FAFSA and financial aid.
• Ability to organize campus visits and workshops.
• Ability to mentor students and communicate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Foster a college-focused culture in the school.
• Develop post-secondary planning and career awareness.
• Coordinate college visits and admission events.
• Lead ACT preparation and scholarship guidance.
• Meet with students and families to discuss options.
• Maintain senior records and write recommendations.

Skills

FAFSA knowledge

MO Connections knowledge

College admissions

Campus visits organization

Scholarships guidance

Post-secondary planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Bachelor's Degree in Education (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: College Admissions Specialist

Payroll/Personnel Type:10.5 Month

Job #:8827

Reports to:Principal

Shift Length:8 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility:Not Eligible

Starting Salary: $47,657.28

Position Summary

The College Admissions Specialist, under the supervision of the building principal, has the responsibility of supporting and engaging students and their parents in achieving the best available option for post‑secondary success.This includes work with college admissions, career awareness, and planning, including financial aid and scholarship opportunities and support.

Essential Functions

• Foster a culture at the school that is oriented toward attending college
• Create post-secondary planning and career awareness
• Develop relationships with colleges
• Utilize the electronic platform for college and career planning
• Conduct classroom and workshop presentations for freshmen and sophomore students to share college planning and admission procedures
• Meet one on one and in small groups with junior and senior students and parents to identify the best available college options and financial packages
• Organize campus visits to colleges with strong medical and bioscience programs
• Develop and administer ACT support programs designed to increase student scores
• Institute meetings, workshops, and individual sessions with students and parents emphasizing budgeting for college, including financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Assist students with admission essay preparation, teacher recommendations, and applications to colleges
• Work with the counselor(s) to ensure every student has applied to the institution of his/her choice and all appropriate paperwork is accurately completed
• Complete an annual study during the spring semester and after graduation to account for the location of every graduate
• Compile the annual, Profile of the School, which includes junior and senior grade distribution
• Stay in concert with the data processing specialist in the maintenance of senior records focusing on student transcripts and GPAs
• Write an official recommendation for each senior, gathering information from a variety of sources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with FAFSA completion, documentation, verification, and award letters
• Knowledge/experience with Missouri Connections
• Knowledge of college admissions criteria and college admission exams
• Ability to organize college visits at school and actual college tours
• Ability to assist students with scholarships and opportunities
• Ability to teach Post-Secondary Planning lessons

Experience

• Experience as a high school or college admission specialist (preferred)

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional tasks are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.