College Planning Advisor

Class 101 Eastern Hillsborough County FL; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Class 101 is seeking college planners at our Overland Park office to provide direct college planning to students through individual meetings. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and dedicated to clients' needs, and willing to learn and execute a proven system for delivering college planning.

You will deliver effective meetings, guide families through admissions and scholarships, and teach group prep classes using Class 101 curricula. This role offers potential growth with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn and follow a proven system.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective meetings guiding students through the college process using the Class 101 curriculum.
• Motivate students and keep them on track through the admissions process.
• Instruct group prep classes using Class 101 materials.
• Develop expertise in Class 101 curricula and family resources for scholarships and college lists.
• Provide regular meeting summaries and track student progress.
• Grow the client base by presenting to prospective students and families and meet monthly quotas.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Learn and execute system

Meet deadlines

Revenue opportunities

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development

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 Overland Park 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

• Hourly plus commission


• Supplemental health insurance


• Attractive opportunities for growth and advancement

Other Information

• Hours will vary depending on how many students you work with and the grade levels of the student


• Opportunity to move from part-time to full-time


• Background check required