College-Bound High School Counselor & Admissions

MPTCS; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Family leave

State pension plan

Professional development

Bonus program

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School seeks a School Counselor to foster a college-bound culture and support students toward four-year college eligibility. You will oversee recruitment and admissions, coordinate counseling services, and collaborate with external partners to enhance college prep resources.

The role requires NJDOE School Counselor Certification with 2–3 years of high school/college counseling experience; BA is required and MA preferred. Ten-and-a-half-month term with MPTEA union status.

Qualifications

• BA degree required; MA in counseling preferred.
• NJDOE School Counselor Certification is required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of high school/college counseling experience.
• Experience with college admissions process is a plus.
• Experience facilitating standardized testing; scheduling classes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student recruitment and enrollment/admissions processes (Open Houses, school visits, fairs).
• Maintain a visible college culture and decorate walls with college paraphernalia.
• Maintain external relationships to bring services or opportunities (SAT prep, guest speakers).
• Ensure all eligible students apply to a four-year college program.
• Collect and monitor student academic progress, with on-track data.
• Supervise credit recovery programs and opportunities for students.
• Supervise the National Honor Society.
• Facilitate college admission and financial aid workshops for students and parents.
• Support scholarship applications for school foundation and general scholarships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

BA degree

MA in counseling

NJDOE School Counselor Certification

Counseling experience (high school/college)

Job description

Marion P. Thomas Charter School seeks a School Counselor to foster a college-bound culture and support students toward four-year college eligibility. You will oversee recruitment and admissions, coordinate counseling services, and collaborate with external partners to enhance college prep resources.

The role requires NJDOE School Counselor Certification with 2–3 years of high school/college counseling experience; BA is required and MA preferred. Ten-and-a-half-month term with MPTEA union status.