College Counselor
Company: TrulyHired
Location: Reading
Posted on: January 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Austin Preparatory SchoolCollege CounselorThe College Counselor
reports to the Director of College Counseling and is responsible
for contributing to a comprehensive college advisement program that
is aligned with best practices of the industry. Responsibilities
include, but may not be limited to the following:---Support the
School and its leadership in advancing the mission of Austin Prep
and safeguarding the School's Roman Catholic identity and
Augustinian heritage.---To assume responsibility for counseling
students in grades 10 through 12 (and their parents) in regard to
the entire college selection, application and admission
procedures.---To assist in coordination of the program and calendar
of all standardized testing for students including scheduling test
dates, registering students, arranging for special "prep" sessions,
administering the tests, and providing pre- and post-test
counseling.---To assist in coordination of Advanced Placement
testing in consultation with the Director of College
Counseling.---To create and maintain a Student/Parent College Guide
with essential dates, forms, essay samples, and other relevant
information to support the college application process for
families. The guide will be updated annually. ---To assist in
coordination, and facilitation of distinct college information
nights for sophomores and juniors and their parents.---To assist in
overseeing the various student award programs and ceremonies.---To
support the registrar in maintaining accurate permanent records of
students' testing and academic work.---To develop and deliver the
extensive summary reports on students' progress on standardized
testing to the school community, as appropriate.---To support and
conduct individual and group sessions in all areas of college
counseling.---To write the school recommendation by the end of the
junior year for the rising seniors who are applying to
college.---To oversee and support the faculty writing of the
requested recommendations for students applying to college.---To
offer support in maintaining and expanding an attractive,
informative and up-to-date College Counseling Center. ---To support
and oversee visits to colleges and from college
representatives.---To build strong relationships with college
admissions officers and representatives.---To represent the school
at relevant state and national conferences and workshops.---To
support the school and its leadership in advancing the mission of
Austin Prep.---To perform other duties as assigned by the Head of
School.Qualifications and Experience Requirements:---Bachelor's
Degree required; advanced degree preferred.---3-5 years of
experience working in a school setting with students.---Experience
working in a college admissions setting is a plus.---Experience
with analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions,
projecting consequences, and making recommendations in support of
goals.---Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.---Proficient level of technical knowledge (i.e. Apple, PC,
MS Office, Veracross, Naviance)
Keywords: TrulyHired, Somerville , College Counselor, Other , Reading, Massachusetts
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