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College Counselor

$30 - $40 per hour

AR Academics

Company Description

AR Academics is a boutique college consulting, test preparation, and tutoring service exclusively designed for high school students. We are dedicated to empowering students to excel academically and navigate the college admissions process with confidence. Our experienced educators and consultants provide personalized guidance tailored to the unique strengths, goals, and needs of each student. Through our comprehensive services, AR Academics strives to unlock the full potential of every student and support them on their path to success.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a College Counselor based in Newport Beach, CA. The College Counselor will provide individualized college counseling services, guide students through the college application process, and support them with their academic and career goals. The counselor will assist with student applications, work closely with high school students to assess their unique needs, and ensure they are prepared to navigate the challenges of the college admissions process.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in College Counseling and expertise in guiding students through College Applications
  • Experience in Student Counseling and working with High School Students
  • Knowledge of Student Financial Aid processes and resources
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and collaborative abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field (advanced degrees are a plus)
  • Previous experience in college admissions or educational consulting is highly desirable

Application Process: If you are interested, send in your resume. I’ll get back to you ASAP, review your resume, and send over the requirements for our writing sample. If the sample passes review, we’ll move onto a one-hour writing test, wherein you will answer a hypothetical prompt under a time constraint. Should you pass the hypothetical, you will be moved into the final interview, where terms are set and an offer is made.

 Hours: Flexible. Effectively, we’ll take all the hours we can get.

Pay: Negotiable. $30-$40 is where most start. Based on the following factors.

1. Quality/Speed of Writing Completed with Students

2. Experience as writer or counselor

3. Availability. The more, the better.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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