College Counselor

Spring Education Group•West Chester, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Laurel Springs School, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a WASC-accredited online private school founded in 1991. It offers flexible and personalized online learning for students from kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond. The school is seeking a dedicated College Counselor to support upper school students (Grades 9-12) in their academic, college-career, and social-emotional development. This role involves collaboration with students, parents, and LSS faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in college and school counseling, proficiency in online relationship building, strong communication skills, and the ability to address diverse student needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in School Counseling
Active School Counseling certification and commitment to ongoing compliance with state and local regulations relating to background checks and credentials
Minimum of 3 years of experience counseling or working in a school setting, ideally with a focus on upper school and/or college counseling.
Experience supporting students through the college application process
Demonstrated ability to implement programs with measurable objectives.
Excellent skills with word processing, productivity, communication, and educational technology tools; expertise with G-Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems strongly preferred
Strong analytical and evaluative skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
Access to dependable and high-quality internet and a quiet workspace that allows the counselor to be fully present and available to students, parents, and colleagues as needed during typical work hours (Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5pm ET) and during periodic evening events as assigned
Ability to travel to attend in-person events, meetings, and training opportunities at least once or twice per year

Nice To Haves

expertise with G-Suite, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems

Responsibilities

Develop and support programs tailored to accommodate the unique circumstances of our diverse student population.
In collaboration with Academic Advisors, review transcripts of incoming students, including international student transcripts, to assist with the creation of course schedules as needed upon admission.
Ensure students meet academic standards for grade promotion, graduation, and college acceptance.
Facilitate grade level seminar courses for students and provide authentic and meaningful feedback on all assignments.
Collaborate closely with upper school faculty and other staff regarding individual student support and to aid in the development of comprehensive programming that provides the highest level of support.
Establish and maintain strong, supportive relationships with students and guardians through consistent communication via email, telephone, and video conferencing.
Lead webinars, sessions, and activities focused on college-career readiness and social-emotional growth.
Regularly contribute to newsletters and other similar school communications as assigned.
Participate in school-wide events, including Year-End Celebrations and other virtual or onsite activities.
Engage in ongoing professional development (internal and external), practice self-assessment, and strive for continuous improvement.