College Counselor - IDEA Cincinnati Region (Future Vacancy)

IDEA Public Schools • Cincinnati, OH

3d • $61,000 - $72,000

About The Position

This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open. Instead, applying to this posting allows IDEA to gather your information and assess your fit and move quickly once our team identifies an available opportunity for the 2026-2027 Academic Year with an intended start in July 2026. Please continue to monitor our Career Site and apply to any current vacancies that match your interests. Role Mission: 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience: At least 2 years of teaching experience in K-12 or higher education, preferred
• 1+ years of college access experience
• Certificate: Valid Counseling certificate preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Experience in college admissions is preferable
• Ability to build solid student and family relationships
• Strong command of the English language both verbal and written

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

• Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $61,000 and $72,000, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
• We offer a 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.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees