College Admissions Counselor

Empowerly is an education technology company that personalizes college and career counseling. We are looking for College Admissions Counselors to help high school students through the college admissions process.

Requirements

• Keep up to date with current college admission changes
• Advise students about extracurriculars that expand interests and may potentially present leadership opportunities
• Help students with meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, explore competitions, research opportunities, and community service options
• Create a plan for standardized testing that includes strategies for improving scores and help decide which tests are appropriate
• Help create college lists, rate colleges for students (reach, target, and safety), and offer tips for college visits
• Guidance through the entire application process: personal statement, activities, resume, recommendation letters, essay review and edits, utilizing research when necessary, reviewing entire application materials before submitting
• Strategizing plan for early action, early decision, regular decision as well as waitlisted strategies and college choice guidance
• Discuss financial aid resources and guidance as well as merit scholarship resources
• Prepare for sessions in advance, be on time, log sessions in a timely manner, stay in touch with students, maintain a healthy relationship with parents, and include parents in all communications
• Support a wide range of students, including; transfer, undergrad, post graduate, and international
• Attend monthly team meetings
• Utilize resources available within Empowerly to provide optimal advice for all students
• Monitor Empowerly email account and Slack account for up-to-date Empowerly communications

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance