College Planning Advisor - Flexible Hours for Student Success

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

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