College Counselor - IDEA Edgecliff College Prep (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Fort Worth, TX

10h

About The Position

The College Counselor is a member of the College Counseling Team and is responsible for executing the graduation plan and college enrollment for students at the assigned campus. The counselor educates students about college and supports them through college research, admissions, and enrollment. The role works toward campus college matriculation goals in a fast-paced, rapidly expanding environment and requires up to approximately 25% annual travel for districtwide events, occasional school visits, and professional development. The counselor leads college enrollment campaigns, advises and motivates students, supports scheduling and transcript audits, and develops initiatives to improve college readiness, applications, admissions, and enrollment outcomes. The role also monitors progress against goals, analyzes data and resources, ensures college-readiness compliance, supports teachers with college field lessons and ACT preparation, and builds a college-going culture with students and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 1 year of college access experience.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in a school environment.
Ability to build strong relationships with students and families.
Strong command of spoken and written English.
Commitment to the organization’s mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college, and willingness to be accountable for outcomes.
Ability to act with urgency, learn and improve through action, thrive amid ambiguity and change, respond to feedback, and build cross-departmental relationships.
High level of conduct and professionalism, serving as a model for colleagues and students.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
At least 2 years of teaching experience in K-12 or higher education.
Valid counseling certificate.
Experience in college admissions.

Responsibilities

Execute campus college enrollment campaigns, including quality applications, financial aid, and matriculation campaigns.
Advise and motivate students toward college enrollment and Tier 1 and Tier 2 college matriculation, while improving ACT scores and on-track-to-graduate rates.
Support the school’s master schedule, schedule all students, and audit transcripts for appropriate course placement.
Initiate and oversee initiatives that improve student applicants and the quality of college admissions and enrollment.
Report progress toward goals to regional and campus leadership and advise on schoolwide changes needed to deliver results.
Analyze data dashboards, resources, and communications to meet benchmarked results.
Enforce procedures that meet college-readiness compliance requirements and improve college completion rates.
Support RTTC teachers in planning college field lessons and ACT preparation 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.
Travel for districtwide events, occasional school visits, and professional development opportunities, up to approximately 25% annually.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and most costs subsidized for a spouse or domestic partner and children.
Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
403(b) plan.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.