College Counselor

Bishop Moore Catholic Highschool Inc•Fairview Shores, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bishop Moore Catholic High School seeks a student-centered, mission-aligned College Counselor to guide upper-school students through a comprehensive, values-rooted college counseling program. The counselor helps students explore post-secondary pathways, develop balanced college lists, prepare applications, and connect their strengths, faith, and purpose with future goals. The role involves close collaboration with students, families, faculty, and administrators to provide supportive, faith-informed, holistic counseling. The counselor guides students in grades 11–12 through college and career planning, including academic and course planning, testing timelines, college selection, applications, essays, scholarships, and follow-up. The counselor also develops and delivers programming for students and families, maintains relationships with college admissions representatives, and contributes to school counseling resources and annual college outcome data. The position is performed directly on school campuses, mostly indoors in an environmentally controlled setting, in a busy and occasionally noisy environment and frequently in close proximity to others. The role requires support for the educational philosophy of Bishop Moore Catholic High School and the Diocese of Orlando, and an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Employment is contingent on passing a full background check, completing the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process, and undergoing screening through the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen. Upon employment, the individual is subject to a 90-day probationary period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience in college admissions or college counseling at an independent or Catholic high school.
Experience in college counseling, college admissions, academic advising, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of the college admissions landscape, application platforms, and current trends.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community members, and other school staff.
Ability to guide students with compassion, clarity, and commitment to Catholic values.
Experience working with diverse families and students in a fast-paced environment.
Support for the educational philosophy of the school and the Diocese of Orlando.
Appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings, and conduct consistent with and supportive of the Church’s mission and purpose.
Commitment to professional ethics and to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
Enthusiasm and passion for working with high school students and their families.
Strong command of written and spoken English; ability to communicate, listen to, and understand spoken information and read and understand written information.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
Successful completion of a full background check and the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification and Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen processes.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable, including sitting and standing for long periods; reaching, grasping, feeling, and seeing near and far; using basic office computer hardware and peripherals; communicating verbally and in writing; and exerting light physical effort, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in counseling or a related field.
Familiarity with college readiness platforms such as Naviance, Maia Learning, or Scoir.
Experience with athletic recruitment guidance, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Advise students and families on college lists and potential college fit based on students’ academic interests.
Develop personalized SAT and ACT testing calendars for students.
Write individualized, detailed, mission-aligned counselor recommendation letters for seniors in the counselor’s caseload.
Review, edit, and support students’ resumes and college essays.
Assist students with college and scholarship applications, including submission and follow-up.
Enter Bright Future Scholarship data.
Build and maintain relationships with university admissions representatives, facilitate representative meetings with students, and advocate for students with admissions offices.
Facilitate college and career sessions, workshops, college information nights, parent awareness programs, and other counseling events.
Promote and use Naviance.
Submit school documents required for applications.
Compile annual data on college acceptances and statistics.
Support standardized testing logistics and proctoring, including ordering, counting, and handling testing materials before, during, and after testing.
Model and teach interview skills.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, and the school community consistent with Catholic values.
Meet regularly with students and parents or guardians to review academic progress, discuss goals, and guide planning aligned with students’ strengths and aspirations.
Collaborate with faculty, mental health counselors, and administrators to monitor student well-being and coordinate support.
Guide students through course planning, academic strategy, standardized testing timelines, balanced college list development, athletic recruitment guidance when applicable, essay writing, application completion, submission, and follow-up.
Create and update counseling resources, including handbooks, newsletters, and the annual school profile.
Represent Bishop Moore at local, regional, and national college admission events to keep current on trends and strengthen relationships with colleges and universities.
Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives that support the school’s mission.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Student Affairs, Assistant Principal, Principal, or President.