College Counselor (Bilingual Mandarin)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job description:

Key Responsibilities
1. Student Planning & Advising

• Develop individualized extracurricular, volunteer, competition, research, and summer planning roadmaps for students in grades 911.
• Provide customized guidance tailored to each students interests, academic strengths, and long-term college admissions objectives.

2. Opportunity Sourcing & Resource Management

• Research, evaluate, and curate high-quality extracurricular opportunities, including internships, academic camps, service projects, and summer programs.
• Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive resource database; establish and manage partnerships with external organizations to expand available opportunities.

3. Progress Monitoring & Guidance

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with students to assess participation, track progress, and ensure alignment with academic and personal development goals.
• Support students in documenting extracurricular activities, drafting reflection summaries, and compiling portfolios for use in the college admissions process.

4. Parent & Faculty Engagement

• Advise and educate parents on the strategic importance of extracurricular involvement in competitive college admissions.
• Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and staff to promote holistic student growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Affairs, or a related field.
• 12 years of relevant experience in high school college counseling, student advising, or a comparable setting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. college admissions processes, with particular expertise in the role of extracurricular engagement.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and guide high school students effectively.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin and prior experience supporting international students are highly preferred.