College Track · 1 day ago
College Counselor & Advisor
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expCollege Track is a comprehensive college completion program that supports scholars in overcoming obstacles to achieve a bachelor’s degree and meaningful career. The College Counselor & Advisor plays a central role in delivering this support by guiding students through their postsecondary journeys and facilitating college readiness programming.
EducationTraining
Responsibilities
Deliver dynamic workshops and experiences across the five LEAD pillars: College Preparation, Career & Purpose, Social-Emotional Wellness, Academic Skills, and Financial Literacy
Facilitate age-appropriate college access and leadership development content in group settings, integrating culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices
Engage in ongoing intellectual preparation to adapt LEAD and college-readiness content to meet diverse scholar needs and contexts
Leverage feedback and data to iterate and improve session delivery
Provide 1:1 college counseling and case management for a caseload of scholars, supporting them through all aspects of the college access process, including application planning, financial aid, college fit and match, and enrollment decision-making
Ensure scholars complete all required college milestones, including college visits, SAT/ACT, FAFSA/alternative site-based financial aid, personal statements, scholarship applications, and final college decisions
Track and report on college readiness indicators to inform supports and interventions
Maintain accurate records in College Track’s data systems to ensure timely, data-driven advising
Partner with Academic Advisors, College Thrive team members, and other staff to ensure seamless phase transitions and holistic support
Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and community-based partners to build a coordinated network of support around each scholar
Implement College Track’s national college and university partnerships strategy with fidelity under the direction of the College Counseling and Partnerships Strategy team
Partner with the College Access, Success, and Partnerships team to analyze matriculation and post-secondary scholar data in support of continuous improvement of our college counseling strategies
Collaborate with colleagues and instructional leaders to continuously improve curriculum implementation through reflective practice, peer feedback, and shared planning
Co-develop and maintain the CEP alongside the Academic Advisor, ensuring it reflects each scholar’s evolving academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary goals
Support scholars in identifying their purpose, strengths, and support needs, both in school and in life, and integrate these into their CEP planning
Coordinate regularly with Academic Advisors to align on scholar supports, college readiness benchmarks, and transition planning from high school into the College Thrive phase
Facilitate structured scholar reflection and check-ins using the CEP as a tool for ongoing development
Build strong, trusting relationships with scholars and families that foster identity, agency, and high expectations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4-year college degree required; advanced degree or college counseling certification preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in college access, youth development, school counseling, or a related field; direct experience working with first-generation college-bound students preferred
Proven success delivering college readiness advising, including FAFSA completion, financial aid literacy, personal statement coaching, and enrollment decision-making
Strong facilitation and curriculum delivery skills with experience leading group-based workshops, particularly with high school youth
Demonstrated ability to analyze scholar data (e.g., GPA, college access milestones, workshop attendance) to guide individualized and group advising
Deep understanding of social-emotional development
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends aligned to key program milestones (e.g., FAFSA nights, college decision events)
Physical Requirements: alternating between sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, standing, typing on a keyboard, manipulating a mouse to use a computer's operating system/internet, and more active work such as moving around an office environment, communicating with scholars/stakeholders, (conveying and receiving information), classroom management, far visual acuity, near visual acuity lifting/carrying/moving objects (20 pounds)
Preferred
advanced degree or college counseling certification preferred
direct experience working with first-generation college-bound students preferred
Benefits
Up to 23 discretionary time off days (Sick and Vacation)
23 paid office closures and holidays in your first year of employment
Company
College Track
College Track is a national college completion program that empowers students from underserved communities to graduate from college.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
2023-06-12Grant
Leadership Team
Shirley M. Collado
President & CEO, College Track
Jessica Rubie
Chief Of Staff - Office of the President & CEO
Recent News
San Francisco Chronicle
2025-10-14
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