College Counselor

College Counselor: Part-time | Hybrid | Reports to Program Director

About Us

College Bound Opportunities (CBO) is a college access nonprofit dedicated to guiding

first-generation and underrepresented students through every step of the college-going journey.

We work closely with students and families to make higher education attainable, affordable, and

the right fit.

Position Overview

The College Counselor plays a hands-on role in supporting Scholars through the college

application and financial aid process. From building college lists to submitting the FAFSA, this

person is a trusted guide for students and families navigating one of the most important

decisions of their lives. The ideal candidate is organized, student-centered, and passionate

about closing the opportunity gap in higher education.

Key Responsibilities

College Planning & Applications

● Serves as the primary advisor for all aspects of the college process

● Supports students in researching and building balanced, best-fit college lists

● Reviews and provides feedback on college essays and personal statements

● Assists with requesting letters of recommendation and coordinating transcript

submissions

● Monitors application deadlines and ensures students submit complete, on-time

applications

● Maintains relationships with college representatives from partner colleges

● Coordinates college visits to local college campuses

Financial Aid & Scholarships

● Plans and facilitates FAFSA and CSS Profile workshops for students and families

● Provides one-on-one support to families navigating financial aid forms and resolving

issues

● Helps students research and apply for scholarships

● Supports families in comparing financial aid award letters and understanding true cost of

attendance

Program Support

● Maintains accurate records of student progress, application activity, and scholarship awards

● Contributes to program resources including toolkits, checklists, and family-facing guides

● Collaborates with the program team to continuously improve the college counseling

experience

● Participates in regular supervision, team meetings and performance reviews

Qualifications and Skills

● Bachelor’s degree required

● Experience in college counseling, advising, or a related field (nonprofit, school, or higher

education setting)

● Strong knowledge of the college application process, financial aid, and scholarship

landscape

● Excellent written communication skills and experience editing college essays

● Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple students and deadlines

simultaneously

● Comfortable working with students and families from diverse backgrounds

● Open to learning more about college options for first generation students

● Familiarity with Common App, FAFSA, and CSS Profile required

● Willingness to work in school-based settings and attend occasional evening or weekend

programs

● Commitment to educational equity and CBO’s mission

Compensation and Benefits

● Hourly or part-time compensation

● Hybrid work environment with meaningful community engagement

● Supportive, mission-driven team culture

Interested in applying?

If this role feels like a good fit, we’d like to hear from you. Please submit a resume and cover

letter describing your interest in this position, your experience in college counseling and/or

college access, as well as your experience working with high school students.

Questions and application materials can be sent to:

Julie Levine, Program Director : View email address on click.appcast.io .

Commitment to Equity

College Bound Opportunities is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a

diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage candidates from historically

underrepresented backgrounds to apply.