What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Advisor - Apex position at Triad Math and Science Academy?
Job Title: |
College Counselor |
Contract Length: |
225 Days |
Reports To: |
Principal |
Supervises: |
College entry process |
Primary Role:
The college counselor is responsible for administering all aspects of the college search and admissions process. Provide direction to underclassmen and their families regarding available option and requirements.
Benefits:
- 401k with a company match of 7%
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Retention, Returning Employee, and Winter Bonuses
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in education
- Current North Carolina counseling license
- Previous counseling experience with children is preferred
Skills, Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain knowledge base on admissions requirements for various colleges and post high school options.
- Provide knowledge based on financing options including scholarship award levels, requirements and options.
- Meet with current families to discuss academic performance requirements, course selection for desired major in college, and test score requirements.
- Develop and strengthen relationship with colleges and universities
- Seek out and evaluate various testing options for students, based on grade level, usage by their institution’s evaluation tools, etc.
- Assist students with counselor forms, recommendation letters, and transcripts.
- Identify and assist students in applying for other eligible scholarships not open to the entire class
- Coordinate college entrance exam program for all TMSA Charter Schools students