Immediate College Counselor

Noble Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Noble Licensure Program

Predictable salary schedule

Job summary

Noble Schools in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Butler College Prep-College Counselor to guide students through the college admissions process. You will design curricula aligned with college goals, coordinate college visits, and advise families on applications, financial aid, and deadlines.

Ideal candidates demonstrate a commitment to equity and student success, have a bachelor's degree, and can work full-time in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and teaching experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to equity and service for students of color.

Responsibilities

• Create college guidance curricula aligned with enrollment timelines and network goals.
• Coordinate college visits and informational sessions for students and families.
• Advise students on college applications, essays, and financial aid.
• Manage a caseload while serving as teacher of record for college seminar.
• Support families with FAFSA, CSS Profile, and deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Student advocacy

Organizational skills

Anti-racism commitment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.

Description

Positions Available at:

• Butler College Prep-College Counselor

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.

We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Clear, Consistent and Connected

All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.

• Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and \"what to do\" directions in all spaces.
• Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
• Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Create curriculum that is backwards planned from college enrollment timeline and network goals
• Design and implement assessments and benchmarks that measure progress towards goal
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Support students in creating ambitious college lists, writing personal essays, and submitting thorough applications before early action due dates
• Complete FAFSA, CSS Profile, and other financial verification forms with students and parents by due dates
• Review financial aid letters with students and parents
• Manage a caseload of students in addition to being a teacher of record for college seminar class
• Coordinate college visits for all grade-levels
• Host college representatives for informational sessions
• Execute Noble’s Identity Framework with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are safe and supported and empowered to grow academically
• Teach and advise an advisory, which typically meets daily, serving as the primary point of contact for families. At its core, advisory provides dedicated time for students to assess their progress toward promotion, foster relationships, and build a sense of community with their peers.

Ideal Qualifications

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven commitment to serving students of color
• Impressive written and verbal communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, students, parents, 12th grade advisors and teachers, leadership team
• Self‑awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Highly organized, excellent follow through, attention to detail, and a belief in our students matters
• Proven commitment to serving students of color and contributing to anti‑racism in practice and disposition
• Experience as a full‑time teacher
• Experience in college access work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred

Why Join Noble?

At Noble Schools, we don’t just teach art; we cultivate creativity and imagination. You’ll join a community of educators committed to excellence and equity, with a mission to empower students to succeed and lead exemplary lives.

Compensation & Benefits

We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble.

Compensations range is $60,000-$81,000

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.