College Counselor(Bilingual Mandarin)

Novel Prep • Irvine, CA

7d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities 1. Student Planning & Advising 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. 2. Opportunity Sourcing & Resource Management 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. 3. Progress Monitoring & Guidance 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. 4. Parent & Faculty Engagement 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Affairs, Human Resources, 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; proficiency in Mandarin and prior experience supporting international students are highly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Affairs, Human Resources, 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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