[Hiring] Post Secondary Counselor @Fusion Academy

Role Description

As a Post-Secondary Counselor, you will work 1-to-1 with students to explore their future and build strategic plans to achieve their goals after high school.

• Provide a dynamic virtual 1:1 teaching and counseling experience to students via credit-bearing post-secondary preparation courses and non-credit-bearing post-secondary counseling enrichment packages.
• Mentor students in exploring post-secondary options such as:
  • 4 year college or university
  • 2 year junior or community college
  • Gap year
  • Vocational and tech or trade schools
  • Apprenticeships
  • Military
  • Direct to career
• Navigate and utilize college and career readiness tools like SCOIR and YouScience to identify student aptitudes, interests, abilities, and link them to their future goals.
• Read, analyze, and interpret transcripts, GPAs, and other academic records to make recommendations and provide guidance for college or university prospects.
• For college-bound students:
  • Provide comprehensive support through the college application and admissions process.
  • Standardized test preparation plans.
  • Develop personal statements and supplemental essays.
  • Assist in distributing financial planning resources as needed.
  • Craft detailed counselor letters of recommendation.
  • Navigate the college application materials submission process for students on your active roster.
• Communicate effectively with colleges and universities to ensure admission requirements have been met for college-bound Fusion students.
• For non-college-bound students:
  • Assist with resume building.
  • Interview techniques.
  • Career preparation.
  • Develop professional presence.
• Connect and collaborate with the Nationwide Post Secondary Counseling team, supporting over 80 Fusion Academy campuses across the country and Fusion Global Academy.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in Post Secondary Counseling, College and Career Readiness, Educational Consulting, or Higher Ed and Admissions Counseling.
• Advanced Degree (MA, MS, MEd, or higher) in School Counseling, Educational Psychology, Education, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the college admissions process and experience guiding students through the complex college search and admissions process.
• Knowledge of alternative post-secondary options such as vocational, apprenticeships, or gap year programs.
• Experience with Neurodivergent Students with Learning Disabilities is a plus.
• Experience teaching courses through Canvas LMS is essential.

Requirements

• Candidates must be proficient in building trust, rapport, and relationships in a virtual landscape.
• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through this link .
• Must have an innate passion for nurturing and supporting adolescents.
• Must be resourceful, adaptable, student-centered, and eager to learn and explore diverse post-secondary opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law.
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.
• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy.
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility.
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Variable bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Work Authorization

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Range

USD $34.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.