College Counselor & Advisor — Student Success Leader

College Track; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Discretionary time off (23 days)

Paid holidays and office closures

Job summary

College Track in Baltimore seeks a College Counselor & Advisor to advance scholars’ postsecondary journeys. You will co-lead CEP planning with Academic Advisors and deliver LEAD curriculum, guiding students through FAFSA and college enrollment decisions.

You will collaborate with site teams and families to create an integrated, scholar-centered experience while managing a caseload and delivering group workshops with culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year college degree required; advanced degree or college counseling certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in college access, youth development, school counseling, or related field; first-generation students preferred.
• Proven success delivering college readiness advising, including FAFSA completion, financial aid literacy, personal statement coaching, and enrollment decision-making.
• Strong facilitation and curriculum delivery skills with experience leading group-based workshops, particularly with high school youth.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze scholar data (e.g., GPA, college access milestones, workshop attendance) to guide individualized and group advising.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends aligned to key program milestones (e.g., FAFSA nights, college decision events).
• Physical Requirements: alternating between sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, standing, typing on a keyboard, moving around an office environment, and more active tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dynamic workshops and experiences across LEAD pillars: College Preparation, Career & Purpose, Social‑Emotional Wellness, Academic Skills, and Financial Literacy.
• Facilitate age-appropriate college access content in group settings, integrating culturally responsive practices.
• Engage in ongoing preparation to adapt LEAD content to diverse scholar needs.
• Provide 1:1 college counseling and case management for a caseload of scholars through all college access steps.
• Ensure scholars complete college milestones including visits, FAFSA/financial aid, statements, scholarships, and enrollment decisions.

Skills

College counseling

Facilitation

Data analysis

Public speaking

Relationship building

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree minimum

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

College Track in Baltimore seeks a College Counselor & Advisor to advance scholars’ postsecondary journeys. You will co-lead CEP planning with Academic Advisors and deliver LEAD curriculum, guiding students through FAFSA and college enrollment decisions.

You will collaborate with site teams and families to create an integrated, scholar-centered experience while managing a caseload and delivering group workshops with culturally responsive practices.