[Hiring] Computer Science College Admissions Counselor @Empowerly

Role Description

We are looking for Computer Science College Admissions Counselors for high school students who help high school students through the college admissions process.

• Prefer College Admissions Counselors with years of experience and/or former admissions officers at top colleges.
• Prefer College Admissions Counselors who have graduated from top 50 colleges and have a STEM background (preferably in computer science, engineering, and/or medicine).
• Assist students in the San Francisco Bay Area applying for top 50 colleges, including the UCs and Ivy League schools.
• Create academic and extracurricular road maps.
• Provide college application structure and feedback.
• Assist with passion discovery and early career development.

Graduate School Counselors help students through the graduate school admissions process, requiring knowledge and experience in specific graduate school admissions processes such as medical school, law school, MBA programs, PhD programs, and more.

Career Counselors provide career advice to get accepted to competitive internships and jobs, including:

• Passion discovery
• Resume and cover letter editing
• Interview prep
• Networking tips

The typical weekly hours a College Admissions Counselor supplies is part-time equivalent.

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, exploring 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.
• Provide 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.
• Strategize plans 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Able to plan around and meet deadlines.
• Dedication to client service.
• Able to commit to students for multi-year packages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former admissions officers at top 50 colleges.
• Experienced independent college counselors (NACAC, WACAC, IECA, etc).