Remote Post-Secondary Counselor (1:1 Guidance)

Fusion Academy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fusion Academy in New York City is seeking a Post-Secondary Counselor to work 1-to-1 with students, helping them explore futures, craft college and career plans, and support applications and financial planning.

This is primarily a remote role with quarterly campus visits; requires 3+ years in college admissions or counseling, an advanced degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of SUNY/CUNY admissions.

Qualifications

• 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
• Fusion Academy is currently accepting employment applications for applicants that live in or near New York City.
• Knowledge of the college admissions process and experience guiding students through the complex college search and admissions process.
• Knowledge of alternative post-secondary options such as vocational, apprenticeships, or gap year programs and ability to support students in workforce preparation or internships.
• Innate passion for nurturing adolescents; experience with Neurodivergent Students with Learning Disabilities is a plus.
• Outgoing, well-organized, entrepreneurial individual who leads and mentors with love; remote collaboration skills.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Responsibilities

• Provide a dynamic virtual 1:1 teaching and counseling experience to students via credit-bearing post-secondary preparation courses, and non-credit-bearing post-secondary counseling enrichment packages.
• Mentor students in exploring post-secondary options; 4 year college or university, 2 year junior or community college, gap year, vocational and tech or trade schools, apprenticeships, military, or direct to career and more!
• Navigate and utilize college and career readiness tools like SCOIR, YouScience to identify student 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.
• For college bound students; provide comprehensive support through the college application and admissions process, standardized test preparation plans, developing personal statement and supplemental essays, assist in 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
• For non-college bound students; assist with 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.

Skills

Post Secondary Counseling

Relationship Building

Remote Collaboration

Education

MA in School Counseling

MS in Educational Psychology

MEd or higher

Job description

Fusion Academy in New York City is seeking a Post-Secondary Counselor to work 1-to-1 with students, helping them explore futures, craft college and career plans, and support applications and financial planning.

This is primarily a remote role with quarterly campus visits; requires 3+ years in college admissions or counseling, an advanced degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of SUNY/CUNY admissions.