College Counselor- Uplift Ascend Preparatory HS

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 CMO RTC team to ensure that every student in every high school grade level is participating in available college-related activities when possible, including but not limited to, summer programs and talent identification programs
• Helps coordinate registration, supervision and other related issues regarding standardized tests administered to all Uplift students, including, but not limited to, SAT Reasoning Test, 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
• 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, documents progress toward matriculation as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned