College Planning Advisor

Class 101; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus commission

401K

Supplemental health insurance

Attractive opportunities for growth

Job summary

Class 101 in Lexington is seeking dedicated college planners to work with students on college admissions and provide comprehensive college planning services. The role requires excellent relationship-building abilities and strong organizational skills. You will engage with families, guide students through the college process, and conduct group prep classes.

Salary is competitive with opportunities for commission and growth. Benefits include 401K and supplemental health insurance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Work weeks are typically 35-45 hours per week.
• Identifying and following through with revenue-generating opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective meetings with students to educate them on the college process.
• Motivate and keep students on track through admissions.
• Increase client base through sales presentations.
• Serve as an instructor for group prep classes.
• Guide students through the essay writing process.

Skills

Excellent relationship building skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Do you want to be a part of a team that empowers students, serves families, and inspires greatness in the next generation of young people? Class 101 is a national college planning franchise whose mission is to provide students and families with expert guidance in the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. As dedicated college advisors, we recommend potential colleges fitting clients’ factors and budget, and assist in identifying a career path that aligns with their abilities and interests. We support them in the steps necessary to achieve those goals in the most cost‑effective manner possible.

We are seeking college planners at our Class 101‑Lexington office – someone who will work collaboratively with a team to provide direct college planning to students through individual meetings. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, dedicated to the needs of his or her clients, and willing to learn and execute a proven system for delivering college planning. Comprehensive training is made available to ensure that services are delivered effectively and consistently.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivering effective meetings with students to educate and empower them on how to navigate the college process using the Class 101 curriculum
• Encouraging, motivating, and keeping students on track as they progress through the college admissions process
• Increasing client base through delivery of sales presentations to potential students and families. Meeting and maintaining monthly and quarterly goals.
• Serving as an instructor for group prep classes, delivered using Class 101’s curriculum
• Gaining expertise in all Class 101 curricula and our approach to helping students and families including
  • Identifying student goals for college and career
  • Understanding family college budget requirements
  • Counseling students and families to identify resources for scholarships and financial aid
  • Providing expertise for developing college lists
  • Providing regular meeting summaries
  • Serving as a reliable, knowledge source for students and families
  • Maintaining and growing knowledge of colleges most reviewed by students in your area
  • Meeting deadlines for submitting applications
  • Developing and interpreting summary reports on students’ progress on standardized tests
  • Guiding students through the essay writing process to create and refine main, supplemental, honors, and scholarship essays

Skills And Requirements

• High School diploma
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Work weeks are typically 35-45 hours per week
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn and execute a proven system
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Identifying and following through with revenue-generating opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Salary plus commission
• First year 40,000-50,000
• Second year 45,000-55,000
• Third year 50,000-60,000
• 401K
• Supplemental health insurance
• Attractive opportunities for growth and advancement
• Franchise ownership is a possibility

Other Information

• Background check required