College Planning Advisor

Class 101; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Class 101 in Springfield, MO is seeking an Academic College Planning Advisor to guide high school students through the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. You will deliver one-on-one planning using Class 101 curriculum and partner with families to create a roadmap for college success.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to learn and execute a proven system while meeting deadlines, including evenings

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an applicable field
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends
• Excellent relationship-building skills, particularly with teenagers
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn and execute a proven system
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with and a willingness to lead a classroom setting, facilitating classroom learning for up to 20 students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with technology, including MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Experience with social media is a plus

Responsibilities

• Delivering effective meetings with students to educate and empower them on how to navigate the college process using Class 101 curriculum.
• Encouraging, motivating and keeping students on track as they progress through the college admissions process.
• Serving as a reliable source for students and families.
• Meeting deadlines for submitting applications.
• Guiding students through the essay writing process to create and refine main, supplemental, honors, and scholarship essays.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Adaptability

Experience with classroom instruction

Technology proficiency

Social media familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Web browsers

MS Office suite

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 a college planner at our Springfield, MO office – someone who will work collaboratively with a team to provide direct college planning to high school students through individual meetings. The ideal candidate is self‑motivated, dedicated to the needs of our clients, and willing to learn and execute a proven system for delivering college planning.

Academic College Planning Advisor Key Responsibilities

• Delivering effective meetings with students to educate and empower them on how to navigate the college process using Class 101 curriculum.
• Encouraging, motivating and keeping students on track as they progress through the college admissions process.
• Serving as a reliable source for students and families.
• Meeting deadlines for submitting applications.
• Guiding students through the essay writing process to create and refine main, supplemental, honors, and scholarship essays.

Skills and Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in an applicable field of study, including business, education, and social sciences, or equivalent related career experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, particularly with teenagers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and execute a proven system.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with and a willingness to lead a classroom setting, facilitating classroom learning for up to 20 students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The successful applicant will be comfortable using technology. At a minimum the applicant should be adept using web browsers and MS Office suite applications, particularly MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with social media and social media marketing is a plus.

Compensation: $22.00‑$28.00 per hour.

Our mission is to provide families with expert guidance on the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. The end result? Students get into a great college at a price that families can afford. But it's not just about getting into college—it's about helping students find their future. Our one‑on‑one approach and comprehensive roadmap from 9th to 12th grade makes the path to higher education more enjoyable for families. Learn more about Class 101 by visiting our company website.