College Admissions Counselor

ConnectPrep•Westport, CT

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About The Position

ConnectPrep is seeking driven college admissions counselors to join their expanding team. The role involves guiding students and families through the college selection and application process, offering personalized support to help students craft their unique stories and applications. The team creates a comprehensive plan covering all application steps, including curriculum review, internship options, extracurricular activities, and Early Decision (ED), Restrictive Early Action (REA), Early Application (EA), and Regular Decision (RD) strategies. This is a contractual/supplemental income opportunity offering flexibility in scheduling and hours, with rewards including top-notch compensation, performance-based bonuses, and growth opportunities. The company aims to redefine education through innovative teaching methods and a focus on academic excellence.

Requirements

A minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college, including experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business setting.
Thorough understanding of the high school curriculum, AP, IB, and all standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, and other standardized tests.
Experience working with students 7th - 12th grade, transfer applications, and private/boarding school applicants.
Proven track record of student success with all different types of academic programs, including specializations, direct med, engineering, etc.
Successful methods for differentiating a student's application and building an incredible portfolio.
Experience with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors.
Excellent writer and understanding of the current admissions landscape.
Fun, knowledgeable, a motivator, and team builder.
Expertise with the differences between public, private, charter, and boarding school environments.
Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software.
Expertise with all application platforms (Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and school specific applications).
Thorough knowledge of the college process, different types of schools, resources, and environments.
A proven track record with placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships, and other extra curricular activities.
In-depth knowledge with the financial aid process, scholarship options, and other aid.
Ability to create individualized plans for high school students with course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities, and summer programs.
Familiarity with the academic and social demands of the high school culture and the competitive college admissions landscape.
Knowledge with academic programs and contests such as DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, STEM competitions, etc.
A leader with great communication, organization, and writing skills.
Creative, driven, with endless energy to build life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement.
Proficient with using technology.
Patient, passionate, versatile, and dedicated to helping kids excel.
Strong desire to grow in a fast-paced startup environment with high levels of autonomy.
Be involved with a team that has bold ideas with the goal of reinventing education across the globe.
All applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Nice To Haves

M.Ed. and Ph.D in education

Responsibilities

Guide students and families through the college selection and application process.
Help students craft their unique stories and applications to showcase their qualities.
Create a comprehensive playbook for families covering all application steps.
Review curriculums, internship options, and key extracurricular activities.
Develop strategies for Early Decision (ED), Restrictive Early Action (REA), Early Application (EA), and Regular Decision (RD).
Provide support for transfer applications and private/boarding school applicants.
Assist with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors.
Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs.
Create individualized plans for high school students with course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities, and summer programs.
Mentor students through the entire admissions process.
Guide families through the financial aid process, scholarship options, and other aid.