RTC-College Counselor (26-27SY)

Uplift Education; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Uplift Education’s Hampton High School seeks a College Counselor to support the college counseling program across grades 6–12, coordinating admissions processes, information sessions, and campus visits. The role emphasizes building partnerships with college admissions offices and outreach centers to expand student opportunities.

The counselor will guide students through application materials, financial aid considerations, and matriculation planning, leveraging Naviance and office software to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Experience in a school setting and/or college advising preferred.
• Familiarity with Naviance technology.

Responsibilities

• Researches establishes, and maintains long-term relationships within the college admissions arena, including, but not limited to, college admissions counselors, directors and university outreach centers.
• Works with campus staff, faculty and RTC team to ensure that every student in every high school grade level is participating in available college-related activities when possible.
• Helps coordinate registration, supervision and other related issues regarding standardized tests administered to all Uplift students, including, but not limited to, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, and PSAT/SAT Prep course.
• Helps coordinate and host all college admissions related campus and network wide events, and high school visits for college admissions staff.
• Advises and provides academic counseling to all students grades 6 through 12, and assists with all aspects of our comprehensive college counseling program, including financial aid.
• Works to ensure that all seniors successfully submit high quality completed college application materials on time, in order to provide them with the best opportunity of gaining admission to their best fit schools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Travel ability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Naviance

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Position Type:
  Instructional Support (Campus)/ Counselor - Road to College (Year Round)
  
• Date Posted:
  9/21/2026
  
• Location:
  Uplift Hampton High School
  

Mission Statement

Uplift's mission is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower students to reach their
highest potential in college and the global marketplace and that inspire in students a life-long love of
learning, achievement, and service in order to positively change their world.
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SUMMARY

The College Counselor is responsible for supporting the overall school, and especially the collegecounseling department's, efforts to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive college admissions andmatriculation programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Researches establishes, and maintains long-term relationships within the college admissionsarena, including, but not limited to, college admissions counselors, directors and universityoutreach centers
• Works with campus staff, faculty and CMO RTC team to ensure that every student in every highschool grade level is participating in available college-related activities when possible, includingbut not limited to, summer programs and talent identification programs
• Helps coordinate registration, supervision and other related issues regarding standardized testsadministered to all Uplift students, including, but not limited to, SAT Reasoning Test, SATSubject Tests, ACT, and PSAT/SAT Prep course
• Helps coordinate and host all college admissions related campus and network wide events, andhigh school visits for college admissions staff
• Advises and provides academic counseling to all students grades 6 through 12, and assists withall aspects of our comprehensive college counseling program, including financial aid
• Works to ensure that all seniors successfully submit high quality completed college applicationmaterials on time, in order to provide them with the best opportunity of gaining admission totheir best fit schools
• Uses technology and data resources to improve and streamline the college counseling process,such as Naviance, College Board Online and computer-based test preparation
• Maintains student college admissions files in an organized, up-to-date, and confidential manner
• Assists in support and communication with school alumni as they matriculate, documentsprogress toward matriculation as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong analytical, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to work well with students and their families and colleagues
• Ability to travel via auto and air to support college students
• Ability to manage highly emotional and high-stakes projects
• Ability to complete a heavy workload within established time frames
• Committed to excellence in all endeavors

Education, Experience, and/or Certification(s)

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree required; Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. Master's degree is preferred, but not required.
• Experience Preference: Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a school setting and/or college advising is preferred.
• Special Skills/Certifications: Familiarity with Naviance technology is preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, andlegal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, students, andadministration. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or
boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to applyoncepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpretan extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several
abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be competent in Microsoft Office applications(Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and ability to learn and use computer software as necessary.
Ability to use basic office equipment.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Every Uplift employee has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what theyknow to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react
to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correctthem.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists,hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance. Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Workat a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is moderate and mayhave frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting
nature.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Satisfactory criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable. Must be eligible towork in the United States and provide work authorization.

MODIFICATION OF DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Uplift Education retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of thisposition at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Uplift Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminateagainst any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin,race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, stateor local law.