High School College Counselor - Greensboro

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 options and requirements. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in college counseling or related field 
• Current North Carolina counseling license

• Previous college counseling experience in the High School setting is preferred

Skills, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Must be adept in the NC Graduation Requirements and College Entry Requirements 
• Maintain knowledge base on admissions requirements for various colleges and post-high school options.
• Guide students and others in understanding and utilizing Naviance, the college admission data management system. Provide guidance and resources and teach tools to navigate the college search and application process.
• Guide students and their parents/guardians through the college admissions and application process.
• Invite college admissions officers to visit the school and meet with students.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of colleges and universities, which includes making regular visits to colleges. Stay current on high education changes.
• Meet individually with student(s) and parents/to explore and identify appropriate college options. Communicate regularly with counselees.
• Monitor individual student progress throughout the college application process.

• 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 the 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