College Admissions Counselor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Our mission is to transform the concept of "tutoring" by utilizing advanced performance metrics and innovative teaching strategies to provide solutions for our students.

• We are expanding our college admissions team and seeking exceptional college admissions counselors who are committed to helping their students achieve success.

• Selecting a college is a significant decision and investment, making it essential to offer our families comprehensive support.

• Our admissions team develops a detailed playbook for families that addresses every step of the application process, ensuring that each student gains acceptance to their preferred colleges.

• We implement a targeted plan to achieve goals and submit standout applications.

• Our CP Coaches will assess curricula, internship opportunities, essential extracurricular activities, as well as strategies for Early Decision (ED), Restrictive Early Action (REA), Early Application (EA), and Regular Decision (RD).

• In recognition of their efforts, our instructors receive excellent compensation, performance-based bonuses, and significant growth opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college, including but not limited to roles as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business environment.

• A comprehensive understanding of the high school curriculum, AP, IB, and all standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT, and other assessments.

• Experience working with students in grades 7-12, transfer applications, and private/boarding school candidates.

• A proven history of student success across various academic programs, including specializations such as direct med, engineering, etc.

• Effective strategies for differentiating a student's application and constructing an impressive portfolio.

• Experience in athletic recruitment and other specialized areas.

• Excellent writing skills and a strong grasp of the current admissions landscape.

• Engaging, knowledgeable, motivating, and capable of building a team.

• Expertise in the distinctions between public, private, charter, and boarding school environments.

• Proficient in Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software.

• Familiarity with all application platforms (Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and specific school applications).

• Thorough knowledge of the college admissions process, various types of schools, available resources, and educational environments.

• A successful track record of placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships, and other extracurricular activities.

• In-depth understanding of the financial aid process, scholarship options, and additional assistance.

• Capability to create personalized plans for high school students, including course selection, exploration of academic interests, extracurricular activities, and summer programs.

• Awareness of the academic and social demands of high school and the competitive college admissions landscape.

• Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs to offer well-informed guidance tailored to individual student needs.

• Knowledge of academic programs and competitions such as DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, STEM competitions, etc.

• A leader with exceptional communication, organization, and writing abilities to support families and mentor students throughout the admissions process.

• Creative, driven, and full of energy to foster life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement.

• Proficient in technology.

• Patient, passionate, adaptable, and dedicated to helping students excel.

• Strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a high degree of autonomy.

• Be part of a team that embraces bold ideas aimed at reinventing education globally.

• A compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry, along with performance-based bonuses and substantial growth opportunities.

• Flexible hours to accommodate your schedule.

• Extra Credit: M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education.

🏝️ Benefits

• We offer industry-leading compensation and performance bonuses.

• This is a contractual opportunity and should be considered as supplemental income.

• This is not a full-time employee (FTE) position.

• Flexible work schedule with a growing company.

• All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

• ConnectPrep is an equal opportunity employer EEO/M/F/D/V.