Role Description
The College Admissions Counselor’s primary role is to provide comprehensive academic and college advising retail services to students with diverse interests and abilities. College Counselors for The Princeton Review assist students and families with all aspects of the college preparation, search, and application process. The College Counselor may also be presented with special projects pertaining to other needs of the organization.
Under the direction and supervision of The Director of College Admissions Counseling, the College Admissions Counselor will:
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Work with both middle and high school students through all aspects of the college admissions process;
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Manage time to accommodate a pre-determined caseload of students. Caseloads may vary year-to-year based on company need and counselor availability;
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Collaborate as part of a two-part team that includes College Admissions Coaches and other counselors (program dependent);
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Meet with potential customers through online video meetings or phone calls to consult on program options, onboard families, and assist in deadline and program management (program dependent);
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Counsel families through high pressure situations;
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Deliver college admissions focused webinars, social media events, and assist with other marketing endeavors, as needed and time allows;
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Assist with the delivery of institutional programming, as needed and time allows;
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree; higher level degree preferred
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A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in undergraduate admissions at a selective college or university; high school or independent counseling experience also preferred
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A deep knowledge of the college admissions and application process with a desire to remain “on trend” in the field of college admissions and counseling
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A “people” person who makes others feel at ease, is engaging, flexible, and is collaborative by nature
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Exceptional writing skills with a deep knowledge of college essay editing
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Exceptional communication and public speaking skills
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Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
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Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students
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Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed, especially during the application season from August through December
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Excellent time management and productivity skills
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High level of accountability in all areas of work
Requirements
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US Pay Range: $50 - $90 USD
Benefits
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The Princeton Review and Tutor.com offer a competitive salary which commensurates with experience and skills.