College and Career Counselor

Cristo Rey Network • Baltimore, MD

11d • $54,022 - $56,900 • Onsite

About The Position

About Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
At Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJ), we provide a career-focused, college preparatory education rooted in the Catholic tradition, welcoming students from economically limited backgrounds. Our approach integrates rigorous academics, a four-year work experience program, and comprehensive college support. Through collaboration with educators, businesses, and communities, we empower students of diverse faiths to achieve lifelong success. CRJ students consistently surpass their peers in postsecondary success.
Who We Are:

Mission-Driven: We provide opportunities for everyone to develop in the faith traditions in which each roots one’s soul, and we encourage the integration of Jesuit spirituality and Catholic ideals into our service for the benefit of our young scholars.
Growth and Recognition: CRJ has a partnership with Loyola University Maryland, providing a 100% tuition discount for employees enrolled in a graduate program pursuing an advanced degree. Teachers receive a $2,500 retention bonus every 5 years as appreciation for their continued commitment.
Corporate Internship Program: Our Corporate Internship Program (CIP) offers students a unique, student-centered, real-world professional opportunity that plays a crucial role in their overall formation. CIP serves as a bridge, demystifying the professional world for our students.

Position Summary
The College Counselor is expected to follow the schedule of the academic year and the academic day; first day for full faculty in August and last day for full faculty in June, from beginning of school day to end of school day. Paid time off benefits will reflect those of ten month employment.
Reports to: Director of College Counseling

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in college admissions or counseling and understanding of financial aid preferred
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Desire to expand opportunities for first generation Pell Eligible college going students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues and students
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness, organization
• Knowledge of colleges and their academic programs, admission policies, deadlines, and financial policies and procedures
• Knowledge of financial aid sources such as third party, legislative and other grants and scholarships
• Personal commitment to Jesuit mission in education and work-study nature of the school

Nice To Haves

• Experience in college admissions or counseling and understanding of financial aid
• Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

• Make informational evening presentations on college admissions and financial aid to parents, students and faculty/staff
• Serve as the primary junior counselor; Advise and support juniors and families, individually and in groups, to talk about the application process, college choices and career opportunities
• Assist 40% of the senior class with the college application and financial aid process.
• Collaborate with team 11 and attend grade level meetings.
• Teach college and career readiness classes to juniors
• Facilitate college admissions visitors to the school
• Facilitate JET Tour and College Essay Workshop
• Coordinate ACT testing for Juniors at CRJ
• Attend professional conferences and visit college campuses
• Nurture relationships between the school and colleges and universities
• Work and solve problems collaboratively with the Post-Secondary Success team members and other CRJ staff
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of College Counseling, Principal, or President

Benefits

• 403b Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Dental and Vision plans
• 10 days of vacation per year
• 5 personal days per year
• 100% tuition discount for employees enrolled in a graduate program pursuing an advanced degree at Loyola University Maryland
• $2,500 retention bonus every 5 years for teachers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level