College Counselor

IMG Academy•Bradenton, FL

About The Position

The College Counselor is responsible for successful college placement of IMG student athletes by creating a resource-rich, educational, and communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement. The role supports student athletes and their families through college choices and admissions, cultivates relationships with colleges and universities, and coordinates resources and programming related to college placement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience in a related field.
Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions policies, and financial aid procedures.
Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations related to student athlete college placement.
Commitment to educating and informing students and parents about colleges and the admissions process.
Experience with the MS Office suite.
Ability to work with international students.
Ability to lift, move, push, and pull equipment or boxes weighing more than 40 pounds.
Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
Ability to move around campus, including gyms, turf areas, and fields.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Strong connections with colleges.
Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Meet proactively with student athletes, parents, coaches, and/or school staff individually and in groups to discuss and process college choices in a highly competitive environment.
Cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities, expanding collegiate relationships and staying informed about trends in college placement, higher education, testing, and compliance.
Provide resources to help families make the best possible choices for their students.
Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions, including college visits, essay-writing workshops, and scholarship information sessions.
Prepare reports and analyze data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students.
Maintain detailed senior class records for all students, including college application information, scholarships applied for, college acceptances, and scholarships received.
Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy, including admission decisions and statistics.
Partner with internal resources, including coaches, the registrar, and admissions, and follow up to ensure student athletes are on track for successful placement.
Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
Communicate regularly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers, and other professionals.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community, promoting a positive environment.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.
Perform other duties as assigned.