Empowerly · 3 months ago
Computer Science College Admissions Counselor
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior LevelEmpowerly is an education technology company that personalizes college and career counseling to empower students in achieving their academic goals. They are seeking a Computer Science College Admissions Counselor to assist high school students through the college admissions process, providing guidance on academic planning, college applications, and career development.
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Responsibilities
Keep up to date with current college admission changes
Available for 20-25 students with flexibility based on schedule and bandwidth
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
Qualification
Required
Graduate from a top 50 national university (advanced degrees like MD, PhD, MBA, JD, or Masters are a plus)
Degree in computer science or deep expertise in the field
Experience as a college counselor for high school students, with a track record of acceptances into a top 50 national university
Have consistent availability in the afternoons (after 3:00 p.m.) and/or on weekends to meet with students
Possess passion for education, talent for teaching, essay writing, and essay editing
Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
Able to plan around and meet deadlines
Possess dedication to client service
Able to commit to students for multi-year packages
Preferred
Former admissions officers at top 50 colleges
Experienced independent college counselors (NACAC, WACAC, IECA, etc)
Company
Empowerly
Empowerly is an Edtech company that offers tailored college and career guidance services for students and their families.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$39MKey Investors
Conductive VenturesGoodwater Capital
2024-02-21Series Unknown· $15M
2023-12-15Series A
2022-12-23Series A
Leadership Team
Rick Kotikian
Chief Financial Officer
Changxiao X.
Cofounder
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