Duluth Area Family YMCA · 2 weeks ago
NY College Counselor Immediate Opening (2025-2026)
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $84K/yrAchievement First is a public charter school organization, and they are seeking a College Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. The College Counselor will guide and support seniors through the college application process, ensuring that they apply to and are accepted by the best-fit colleges. The role includes working closely with students and their families, managing a caseload, and building relationships with college admissions representatives.
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Responsibilities
Support and guide all 12th grade students through each step of the college and financial aid application process
Provide one-on-one college counseling to a caseload of 40-45 seniors through the admissions cycle including, but not limited to: creating a college list, writing and revising the personal statement, advising on financial aid, and making final matriculation decisions
Work closely with parents and guardians of all students on caseload, including evening workshops and meetings for families
Ensure students take advantage of special opportunities made available to low-income students in the college search and application process (i.e. fee waivers, fly-in visits, university partner programs and scholarships)
Work closely with the AF College and Alumni Report Card to meet all deadlines and goals related to college partnerships
Plan and lead workshops for parents on key topics (financial aid planning, different types of institutions, scholarships, etc.) related to the college admissions process
Ensure parents and students comprehend the different application requirements and deadlines, admissions policies and financial aid applications associated with different colleges
Write and manage the collection of Letters of Recommendations for all seniors, including providing professional development and coaching for the Letter of Recommendation writing process for all teachers
Contact and meet with campus admissions representatives to build positive relationships and market AF applicants
Become familiar with the academic and social environments at the various colleges seniors are considering in an effort to recommend suitable matches
Develop and maintain a robust network of college admission professionals through regular communication and high school visits from colleges and universities that best support first generation, low- income college students
Assist with the administration of the SAT assessments (PSAT and SAT)
Attend and give input on planning for overnight college trip for seniors
Work with other members of the school-based college team to ensure alignment of summer opportunities and collect feedback from Alumni Counselor (when there are eventually alumni)
Assist with specific projects and areas as determined by the Dean of College (based on expertise and knowledge base of college counselor)
Participate in school-wide professional development, grade-level teams, and school specific duties
Support and participate in school-wide activities and programming
Serve as an advisor for a group of 15-18 students
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
Previous experience in either high school counseling and/or college admissions field is required
Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
Detail-oriented and self-directed, with relentless accountability to deadlines, internal and external
Strong analytical and written communication skills
Initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
Proficiency with all MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
An ability to work well with students, their families and the entire Achievement First Staff
Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of Achievement First Public Charter Schools
Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
Demonstrated ability to work on a team
A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
Preferred
High School teaching or counseling strongly preferred
Spanish language proficiency is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
403(b) retirement benefit package with match
Paid Family Leave
Company
Duluth Area Family YMCA
Duluth Area Family YMCA specializes in providing social services regarding swimming programs, sports, child care, health and wellness.
Founded in 1882
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sara Cole
President & CEO
Recent News
Duluth News Tribune
2026-01-06
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