College Counselor-Bilingual Mandarin

Novel Prep • Irvine, CA

9h • $5,000 - $5,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The College Counselor-Bilingual Mandarin will be responsible for developing individualized planning roadmaps for students in grades 9-11, providing customized guidance based on student interests and academic strengths, and sourcing high-quality extracurricular opportunities. This role involves regular one-on-one meetings with students to track progress, supporting students in documenting their activities, and advising parents on the importance of extracurricular involvement in college admissions. Collaboration with faculty and staff to promote holistic student growth is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Affairs, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in high school college counseling, student advising, or a comparable setting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. college admissions processes, with particular expertise in the role of extracurricular engagement.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and guide high school students effectively.
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Mandarin
• Prior experience supporting international students

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized extracurricular, volunteer, competition, research, and summer planning roadmaps for students in grades 9–11.
• Provide customized guidance tailored to each student’s interests, academic strengths, and long-term college admissions objectives.
• Research, evaluate, and curate high-quality extracurricular opportunities, including internships, academic camps, service projects, and summer programs.
• Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive resource database; establish and manage partnerships with external organizations to expand available opportunities.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with students to assess participation, track progress, and ensure alignment with academic and personal development goals.
• Support students in documenting extracurricular activities, drafting reflection summaries, and compiling portfolios for use in the college admissions process.
• Advise and educate parents on the strategic importance of extracurricular involvement in competitive college admissions.
• Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and staff to promote holistic student growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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