The College Counselor develops and administers a comprehensive program that promotes and enhances academic, personal, social, and career development for scholars in their respective grade levels. S/He helps scholars evaluate their abilities, interests, and talents to develop academic and career goals. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of Classical Prep, an understanding and respect for the culture, and experience working in a school setting that fosters a love for learning. The college counselor will meet with scholars during their College Prep course, which meets daily. 

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Overview

• Position: Full-time
• Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily, 192 days, plus occasional nights, weekends, and summer hours as deemed necessary

* Work hours subject to change

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Rhetoric College Advisor plays a crucial role in guiding scholars through the college preparation process, fostering their academic and personal development. This position involves working closely with scholars, parents, and faculty to ensure that all scholars are equipped with the necessary tools and resources to navigate college admissions and career planning successfully. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to scholar success and a passion for education.

• College Application Guidance: Assist scholars in the college application process, including research, selection of schools, and submission of applications.
• Scholarship and Financial Aid Support: Work with scholars to identify scholarship opportunities and provide guidance on financial aid applications, including FAFSA and CSS Profile. Ensure service hours are accounted for accurately in myscholar.
• Individualized Counseling: Conduct one-on-one sessions with all Rhetoric scholars to assess their interests, strengths, and aspirations and help them set academic and career goals.
• Workshops and Presentations: Organize and lead workshops and parent information sessions on college readiness topics, including early action process, essay writing, interview preparation, and time management.
• Academic Progression: Collaborate with academic advisor to ensure Rhetoric scholars are selecting appropriate courses and tracking their progress through these courses.
• Transcript Evaluation: Review and interpret scholar transcripts to advise on course selection and academic pathways.
• Standardized Testing Support: Ensure scholars are aware of and prepared for standardized testing requirements (e.g., SAT, ACT), including registration and study resources.
• College Visits and Tours: Coordinate and lead college tours, both virtual and in-person, to expose scholars to different campus environments.
• Parent Communication: Maintain open communication with parents to keep them informed about college planning processes and to address any concerns.
• Networking: Develop and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives and local community organizations to support scholar opportunities.
• Data Management: Track scholar progress and outcomes related to college applications and admissions.
• Alumni: Maintain relationships with Classical Prep graduates and manage the alumni database.

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge Requirement

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience in a school setting, preferably in college advising or counseling.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with scholars, parents, and staff.
  • Familiarity with college admissions processes and financial aid resources.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement meetings involving a variety of topics and personnel

• Commitment: A dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all scholars. Candidates must see education as a vocation and be willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the success of all scholars.
• Additional Responsibilities: 

• • Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with trends in college admissions and counseling.
  • Contribute to the school’s mission and culture by promoting a love for learning and scholar engagement.

** MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED**

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include all duties and responsibilities associated with the role. Responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of the school and its scholars.

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To be considered for a role as the CC, a candidate must…

• Work as a thought partner with the Administration and fellow Leadership Team members
• Maintain transparent, open lines of communication with school Principal and/or  Administration 
• Assume the best in challenging moments and address them head-on with positivity
• Own the “why” – for staff, scholars and parents
  • Specifically, they must be able to support in the implementation of and provide the rationale for school-based decisions as opposed to deferring to building and regional leadership (i.e. “We’re doing this because our Principal says so.”)
• Own and support Leadership Team decisions even in instances of disagreement

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual school working conditions
• May be noisy during high scholar traffic

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Be able to work in heat, cold, damp, and dry conditions
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, and/or pull
• Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, such as carrying items up to 15lbs; continuously walking or standing for long periods of time

Overtime Eligibility

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Classical Preparatory School’s evaluation rubric.