College Planning Advisor

Class 101 Eastern Hillsborough County FL; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus commission

401K

Supplemental health insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Class 101 Northeast Cincinnati is seeking college planners to deliver one-on-one college planning sessions and lead group prep classes. You will work with students and families to navigate college admissions, financial aid, and essay development, using Class 101 curricula.

A driven, self-motivated professional who can learn and execute a proven system is ideal. You will join a collaborative team, work a 32–40 hour week with some evenings and weekends, and have opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Organizational skills and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and execute a proven system.
• Ability to generate revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective meetings with students to educate and empower them on the college process using Class 101 curriculum.
• Encourage and keep students on track through the college admissions process.
• Serve as an instructor for group prep classes using Class 101 curricula.
• Develop student goals, family budgets, and scholarship resources.
• Provide regular summaries and reports on student progress.
• Guide students through essay writing for main, supplemental, honors, and scholarship essays.
• Grow client base through sales presentations and meet monthly/quarterly goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Deadline oriented

Sales aptitude

Time management

Learning new systems

Flexible schedule

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, as well as 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 Northeast Cincinnati 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.

Job Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

• 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
• 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
• Increasing client base through delivery of sales presentations to potential students and families. Meeting and maintaining monthly and quarterly goals.

Skills And Requirements

• High School diploma
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• 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
• 401 K
• Supplemental health insurance
• Attractive opportunities for growth and advancement

Other Information

• 32-40 hour work week
• Background check required