College Consultant Associate

This is a remote position in Austin, TX  

• Are you available 5 to 7 hours a week (includes nights & weekends) on a regular basis?
• Are you available 7 to 10 hours a week during June, July & August (includes nights & weekends)?
• Do you want to be a part of a college consulting group that is reinventing the term, “comprehensive college planning”?
• Are you ambitious with a personality that has a contagious passion for community and college admissions planning?

If you have answered yes to all of these, then we would love to hear from you and potentially offer you a position on our winning team!

ABOUT US

Access College America is recognized as the region’s highest rated college planning agency. We specialize in helping our scholars highlight their strengths and tell their story, successfully leading to application and admission to flagship universities not only in Texas, but around the nation, with the most comprehensive services in the profession.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage up to 18 scholars per graduating class to ensure satisfactory progress is made and that educational goals are completed on or ahead of schedule to an excellent degree and that client's expectations (parent/guardian) are met or exceeded.
• Meet regularly with scholars to empower, support, and guide them throughout the process with a high attention to detail.
• Manage scholars to ensure that steps in the college admissions timeline are completed on time while exceeding client expectations.
• Enhance our existing business climate to consistently produce quality results.
• Provide professional and technical advice on time while exceeding client expectations.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, participate in surveys, prepare reports on student progress, resolve issues, and communicate positively and effectively with all constituents (students, parents, staff).
• Contribute to a positive environment where everyone can excel.
• Attend and complete all training sessions, learn and understand products/methods, meet or exceed standards.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from an accredited institution

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Background working in college guidance
• Experience working directly in educational settings. Possess a positive passion for encouraging students and families and for helping students succeed as they navigate the college transition successfully.
• Familiarity with the application process and climate of college admissions at Texas based flagship universities such as UT Austin and Texas A&M.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a comfortable on-camera style. Public speaking experience is a plus.
• Professional interactions, supported by references, plus some evidence of familiarity with college admission and financial aid processes.
• Knowledge of college entrance testing (SAT & ACT) and its use in applying to college.
• In-depth knowledge or a willingness to learn the college application process using the Common Application
• Familiarity with Zoom and Microsoft Outlook
• A true enjoyment from the collaboration with team members and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

AVAILABILITY: Ability to work 5 to 7 hours weekly during our off-peak season (October to May). This will include nights and weekends. Ability to work 7 to 10 hours a week during our busy season which covers June, July & August and could include afternoons, early evenings, and one weekend day.

BENEFITS

We like to reward people for their success – generously!

Once Eligible, these rewards are available to our team members:

• • Bonus Opportunities
  • Annual review with potential for merit increases
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Discretionary Matching
  • Earned PTO after first year of employment
  • Company laptop and technical equipment