College Counselor

Position College Counselor Category 12-Month Employee FLSA Status Full-time, Exempt Reports To Vice President, Post-Secondary Success & Alumni Advising Salary $42,000 - $55,000 Overview Saint Martin de Porres High School is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and self-driven College Counselor to be part of an innovative college-prep and career readiness high school experience. Our Organization Saint Martin de Porres High School is part of the Cristo Rey Network of Catholic schools designed exclusively for students of modest means. Our competitive edge is our Corporate Work study program, which allows students to gain real world work experience while receiving a college preparatory education. Eighty percent of our students will be the first in their extended families to go to college. Our rigorous curriculum, which includes students working in a corporate environment, was designed specifically for our school by a committee of prestigious educational leaders. Saint Martin was founded in 2004, we are chartered by the state of Ohio and accredited through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association. Our mission of College and Career Readiness is centered around five pillars: Work, Study, Serve, Lead, and Pray. Position Summary 12-month (year-round) position with hours based on school schedule and department needs. As a college-preparatory school, Saint Martin de Porres aims to ensure that each of our scholars attends a four-year or two-year program directly upon graduation from high school. The College Counselor will collaborate with the College Counseling and Post-Secondary Success team to support and prepare our scholars for college. In addition, the College Counselor should be ready to work closely with PowerSchool and Scoir and integrate them into the workflow of the department. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Co-facilitate 9th-12th grade college readiness courses Manage a College Counseling caseload of approximately 80‐90 Juniors and Seniors, including writing and managing the collection of letters of recommendation Guide Seniors through all aspects of the college, financial aid (including FAFSA & CSS), and scholarship application processes. Ensure students take advantage of unique opportunities made available to students with modest economic means in the college search and application process (i.e., fee waivers, fly-‐in visits, university partner programs, and scholarships) Identify summer programs and internships, and guide 9th-11th grade students through the application process. Assist with arranging and coordinating college visits. Engage in ongoing professional development focused on college advising and access, including participation in opportunities provided by the Cristo Rey Network. Develop and maintain a robust network of college admission professionals through regular communication and visits Assist with implementing our “Summer Melt” program to ensure our graduates directly enroll in college. Build and celebrate a school-wide college-going culture (i.e., publicly posting college acceptances, on-site admissions days, planning and leading senior acceptance assemblies, and other school-wide traditions) Adapt to changes in responsibilities positively, be receptive to new ways of completing tasks, and be flexible in carrying out assignments. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of College Advising & Post-Secondary Success. Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree and 1-2+ years of experience in higher education or college admission counseling. Preferred: Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Admission Counseling, or a related field required. Experience & Commitment Experience working in an urban environment with high school-aged students and/or experience working with college students. Strong knowledge of the college admissions process, financial aid, and retention in higher education. Strong interest in continuing education. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Required Skills & Traits Demonstrate a commitment to a faith-based education. Organized, with effective time management skills. Capable of managing several initiatives simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong team player. Must be personable, flexible, and persistent. Ability to work with school technology (use of academic software, Microsoft Office, social media, etc.) Strong analytical and computer skills; ability to track and report data points as needed Philosophical Attitude Understands and completely embraces the Saint Martin de Porres High School mission and the Cristo Rey Network's Ten Standards for Mission Effectiveness; and, the Five Pillars of Saint Martin: Work, Study, Serve, Lead and Pray. Demonstrates a growth mindset by actively seeking and embracing feedback, coaching, and continuous improvement. Believes that all learning should be set in meaningful context and related to real world experiences. Utilizes pedagogical approaches that include but are not limited to Habits of the mind, Socratic questioning, adult and peer coaching, adult and peer presentations, problem-based learning, constructionist approach, inquiry methods, appreciative inquiry methods, and other forms of active learning. Person of faith but not necessarily Catholic. Appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholicity which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral and social behavior of its students, staff and volunteers. Able and willing to do what it takes to get the job done even if it is not directly related to your job description. Strong sense of being a team player. #J-18808-Ljbffr