College Prep Program Counselor - Undergraduate Admissions

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a College Prep Program Counselor to advise high school students in WashU's CPP. The role blends remote and in-person mentoring, college application support, and academic outreach within the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Primary duties include individual advising, event hosting, and assisting with the Summer Academy, with travel and after-hours work as needed. Bachelor’s degree required; driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in education or college counseling preferred.
• Driver's license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual college advising to CPP students and identified high-potential students.
• Host virtual and in-person events to promote college access, assist with applications, essays, and financial aid counseling.
• Be available to students via phone, email, or in person at WashU.
• Support program management and coordinate on/off campus activities and the Summer Academy.

Skills

Not Applicable

Confidentiality

Data Interpretations

Group Presentations

Oral Communications

Presentations

Professional Judgement

Taking Initiative

Working Independently

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

The College Prep Program Counselor position is part of the Undergraduate Admissions Office team reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions that focuses on advising and supporting students participating in the College Prep Program. The College Prep Program Counselor will be based at WashU and will primarily serve students who are part of WashU’s College Prep Program. This position will advise, remotely and in person, high school students who participate in CPP through the college process. This includes virtual meetings with students and regular virtual accessibility, presentations on applying to college, and regular in-person meeting opportunities. Additionally, the College Prep Program Counselor will assist in executing programs for the group of students served by the College Prep Program, including visits to colleges in our region, campus workshops, and the College Prep Program’s Summer Academy which takes place over several weeks in the summertime in residence at WashU.

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual college advising with students participating in the College Prep Program or identified by their school or community organization as high talent but needing more support in understanding or accessing a selective college.
• Host virtual and in-person events with students and schools to promote college-going, assist with application completion, provide essay support, and provide financial aid counseling.
• Is available to students via phone, email, or in person at WashU.

Program Management

• Work with the Associate Director who oversees the College Prep Program to plan and execute activities for the College Prep Program, including staffing, planning on and off campus programs and supporting the execution of the residential Summer Academy.
• Provide support to other project area(s) and program(s) as assigned by supervisor and/or departmental leadership.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• The position will be located remotely. As conditions merit, working in an open office environment may be required.
• Travel and attendance at many events on and off campus is necessary.
• Work outside of normal business hours is necessary throughout the year.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Must transport recruitment materials to high school visits, college fairs, and group meetings.

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Position requires heavy use of the computer in the office and at home.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license and good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

• Experience working in an educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the high school college counseling process and academic requirements for qualification to high selective colleges and universities.
• Experience working with students in 9-12th grades.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Confidentiality, Data Interpretations, Group Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Presentations, Professional Judgement, Taking Initiative, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

G08

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.