Post Secondary Counselor

Fusion-Academy; Oakland (NJ); Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Tax-advantaged commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fusion Academy seeks a Temporary Post-Secondary Counselor to provide 1:1 virtual counseling and guidance to students, guiding college options, applications, and financial planning. This leave-replacement role supports campus-wide efforts and collaborates with the Nationwide Post Secondary Counseling team.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in college/career readiness, an advanced counseling degree, and experience helping students explore post-secondary options across 4-year, 2-year, and vocational

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Post Secondary Counseling or related field.
• Advanced degree in a counseling/education-related field.
• Knowledge of college admissions processes and options.
• Ability to support remote counseling and virtual navigation of resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic 1:1 virtual post-secondary counseling to students.
• Mentor students on college options including 4-year, 2-year, vocational, and gap year paths.
• Utilize tools like SCOIR and YouScience to align interests with goals.
• Read transcripts and support college applications and financial planning.
• Support both college-bound and non-college-bound students with career prep.

Skills

Post Secondary Counseling

Educational Consulting

Career Readiness

Virtual Counseling

Mentoring

Education

MA in School Counseling

MS in Educational Psychology

MEd or higher

Tools

SCOIR

YouScience

Job description

Our Barnstable community is made up of educated, positive, and passionate individuals who genuinely care about their students and one another.We are seeking a Temporary Post-Secondary Counselor to join our team for an immediate leave replacement. This position begins immediately. While the exact length of the assignment is currently undetermined, it has the potential to last up to one year, offering a stable opportunity to make a deep impact on our student community.

As aPost-Secondary Counselor,you willwork 1-to-1 with students to explore their future and build strategic plans to achieve their goals after high school! Please note: Not all campuses serve grades 4 and 5, and specific details will be shared during the interview process.

WhatYou’llDo:

• Providea dynamicvirtual 1:1 teaching and counseling experience to students via credit-bearing post-secondary preparation courses, and non-credit-bearingpost-secondary counseling enrichment packages.

• Mentorstudents inexploring post-secondary options;4 yearcollege or university,2 yearjunior or community college, gap year, vocational and tech or trade schools, apprenticeships, military, ordirect tocareer and more!

• Navigate andutilizecollege and career readiness tools likeSCOIR,YouSciencetoidentifystudent aptitudes, interests, abilities and link them to their future goals.

• Read, analyze, and interpret transcripts,GPA's, and other academic records to make recommendations and provide guidance for college or university prospects.

• Forcollegebound students; provide comprehensive support through the college application and admissions process, standardized test preparation plans, developing personal statement and supplemental essays,assistin distributing financial planning resources as needed, and more! Craft detailed counselor letters of recommendation and successfully navigate the college application materials submission process for students on your active roster

• Communicate effectively with colleges and universities to ensure admission requirements have been met for college bound Fusion student

• Fornon-collegeboundstudents;assistwith resume building, interview techniques, career preparation, and developing professional presence.

• Connect and collaborate with the Nationwide Post Secondary Counseling team, supporting over 80 Fusion Academy campuses across the country and Fusion Global Academy.

WhatWe’reLooking for:

• 3 or more years of experience in Post Secondary Counseling, College and Career Readiness, Educational Consulting, or Higher Ed and Admissions Counseling

• Advanced Degree (MA, MS, MEd, or higher) in School Counseling, Educational Psychology, Education, Mental Health Counseling, or related field

• Barnstable PSC'smust havecomprehensive knowledgeof the college admissions process and experience guiding students through the complex college search and admissions process.

• Candidates will have knowledge of alternative post-secondary options such as vocational, apprenticeships, or gap year programs and be able to support students inpreparing forthe workforce or finding internship opportunities.

• Candidatesneedto have an innate passion for nurturing andsupportadolescents. Experience with Neurodivergent Students with Learning Disabilities is a plus.

• Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized, entrepreneurial individual who leads and mentors with love!

• Culture is crucial! BarnstablePSC'sconnect and collaborate regularly in a remote environment. Candidates must be proficient in building trust, rapport, and relationships in a virtual landscape.

• Florida residentsrequirelevel 2 background screening throughhttps://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Benefits:

We offer a package for full-time employees whichgenerally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans

• Vacationtime (for certain positions)inaccordance withcompany policy andstatelaw

• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability

In addition to the above items, full-timeandpart-time employees cangenerally participatein the following benefits:

• Sick time and paid holidaysin accordancewithcompanypolicy

• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits

• Employeeassistanceprogram

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance resultsin accordance withcompany policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given tooffer.

Work Authorization:

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,nationalityor sex. Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, whoare responsible forthe safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervisionin close proximity toothers will berequiredto complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employmentin accordance withlocal law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check iscompletedand a copy is provided to the applicant.

Min

USD $45,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $55,000.00/Yr.