Academic & College Counselor

International Schools Partnership Limited

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Riviera Preparatory School is seeking an Academic & College Counselor to administer all aspects of the academic and college search process for students in grades 6-12. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with students and parents. Riviera Schools is dedicated to challenging, supporting, and inspiring each student to achieve personal success, act with integrity, and serve others. Founded in 1950, Riviera Day School serves PK3-5 grade, and Riviera Preparatory School, established in 2011, serves grades 6-12 in a state-of-the-art facility. The school is renowned for its tradition of educational excellence and its intimate, supportive learning environment where students feel challenged and special.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field.
A minimum of one year of guidance counseling and/or college counseling in a high school or postsecondary educational setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of the college admissions process, trends, and procedures.
Experience developing rapport with children and parents of various backgrounds.
Thorough understanding of financial aid, scholarships, and strategies to pay for college.

Responsibilities

Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admission process, trends, procedures, and testing.
Advising and supporting seniors and their parents as they navigate the college application process and helping students and parents aspire realistically and choose a “best-fit” college.
Meeting with students, individually and in groups, to discuss individual college plans and provide academic advice accordingly.
Managing the course selection process for students in accordance with graduation requirements.
Providing advice towards curricular and career choices as needed.
Maintaining student files with updated records for each student, including transcripts, report cards, recommendations, and college documents.
Writing an official school recommendation for each senior.
Gathering information from parents, teachers, school records, and students themselves and completing all necessary school reports requested by colleges, including evaluations of students.
Providing updated information to students and parents concerning colleges, including college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and strategies for paying for college.
Keeping track of admission decisions and statistics for administration.
Serving as a liaison with college admissions offices throughout the year.
Making informational presentations to parents during evening parent programs.
Being aware of issues and trends in college admission, higher education, testing, as well as keeping up-to-date about specific colleges.
Maintaining active membership in professional organizations such as College Board, NACAC, and SACAC.
Maintaining and disseminating information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, and helping to administer AP, PSAT, SAT-10, and WrAP exams.
Coordinating selection of student award recipients and presentation of awards.
Chaperoning college trips, assisting in the coordination of on-campus college visits, and attending various school activities as needed.