ConnectPrep · 1 month ago
College Admissions Counselor
Westport, CT
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expConnectPrep is committed to redefining tutoring through innovative teaching methods and performance metrics. They are seeking experienced college admissions counselors to provide personalized support to families in navigating the college application process.
E-Learning
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide support to families in the college admissions process
Help students craft their own story to showcase their unique qualities
Create a playbook for families that covers every step of the application process
Review curriculums, internship options, and extracurricular activities
Develop strategies for Early Decision (ED), Restrictive Early Action (REA), Early Application (EA), and Regular Decision (RD)
Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs to provide well-informed responses to individual students' needs
Create individualized plans for high school students with course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities, and summer programs
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college including but not limited to experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business setting
A thorough understanding of the high school curriculum, AP, IB, all standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, and other standardized tests
Experience working with students 7th -12th grade, transfer applications, and private/boarding school applicants
Proven track record of student success with all different types of academic programs, including specializations, direct med, engineering, etc
Successful methods with how to differentiate a students application and build an incredible portfolio
Experience With Athletic Recruitment And Other Specialized Endeavors
Excellent writer and understanding of the current admissions landscape
Fun, knowledgeable, a motivator, and team builder
Expertise with the differences between public, private, charter, and boarding school environments
Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software
Expertise with all application platforms (Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and school specific applications)
Thorough knowledge of the college process, different types of schools, resources, and environments
A proven track record with placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships and other extra curricular activities
In-depth knowledge with the financial aid process, scholarship options, and other aid
Ability to create individualized plans for high school students with course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities and summer programs
Familiarity with the academic and social demands of the high school culture and the competitive college admissions landscape
Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs and academic programs to provide well-informed responses to individual student's needs
Knowledge with academic programs and contests such as DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, STEM competitions, etc
A leader with great communication, organization, and writing skills to guide families and mentor students through the entire admissions process
Creative, driven, with endless energy to build life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement
Proficient with using technology
Patient, passionate, versatile, and dedicated to helping kids excel
Strong desire to grow in a fast-paced startup environment with high levels of autonomy
Be involved with a team that has bold ideas with the goal of reinventing education across the globe
A compensation package that is one of the best in the industry, along with performance based bonuses and tremendous growth opportunities
Flexible hours to fit your schedule
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
Preferred
M.Ed. and Ph.D in education
Benefits
Industry leading compensation
Performance bonuses
Flexible work schedule
Company
ConnectPrep
ConnectPrep provides K-12 academic instruction, test prep, high school, and college advising.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase