College Counselor - IDEA Riverview College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

2d•$59,000 - $69,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the College Counseling Team, the College Counselor executes the graduation plan and college enrollment for all students at their assigned campus. In this capacity, College Counselors deploy initiatives to educate students about college education and help students navigate the college research, admissions, and enrollment process. This leader will work in a fast paced, rapidly expanding entrepreneurial environment, in pursuit of college matriculation goals. This role will require up to approximately 25% travel annually. Typically, this will look like travel for districtwide events and occasional monthly travel to schools and professional development opportunities. This position is grant-funded with Title I Part A funds. This is a grant-funded position and funding may be extended. A grant-funded position has no guarantee of ongoing and indefinite employment. All duties and responsibilities tied to this position are allowable and allocable to the grant. The employee will work solely (100%) on allowable activities outlined in the grant program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1+ years of college access experience, required
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
Ability to build solid student and family relationships
Strong command of the English language both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
At least 2 years of teaching experience in K-12 or higher education, preferred
Valid Counseling certificate preferred
Experience in college admissions is preferable

Responsibilities

Execute college enrollment campaigns (quality applications campaign, financial aid campaign, matriculation campaign) for the campus
Advise and motivate students towards college enrollment, Tier 1, and Tier 2 college matriculation, improving ACT scores and OTG rates
Support with the school’s master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placement
Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve the quality of student applicants and, in turn, the quality of college admissions and college enrollments
Report progress towards goals to regional and campus leadership and advise on schoolwide pivots necessary to deliver results
Analyze data dashboards, resources, and communications to meet benchmarked results
Enforce procedures that both meet college readiness compliance requirements and create transformational practices that improve college completion rates
Support RTTC teachers in planning college field lessons and ACT prep lessons
Design college-going culture initiatives with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their community
Participate in professional development from national and external stakeholders

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment
Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
Dental and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
403(b) plan
Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable