College Counselor

Location: Delran Township

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success.

We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

At Uncommon, our College Counselors work closely with students and parents to find the right colleges and universities to match their goals and enable them to achieve their dreams. College Counselors ensure aligned college matches for students regarding school community, size, location, student to faculty ratio, academic interests, financial aid, and extracurricular interests. The ultimate goal of the College Counselor is to ensure that each student graduates ready to thrive in college and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• You‘ll teach 11th and 12th grade college seminar courses in which you will guide students through the entire college application process. This includes (but is not limited to) exploring careers, identifying most appropriate post-secondary pathways, writing personal statements, building resumes, securing letters of recommendation, and applying for financial aid and scholarships.

• You‘ll build a culture of college and career readiness amongst all students by creating inspirational and instructional signage, advising students in the course selection process, and helping plan and execute events such as Career Day, SAT School Day, Senior Signing Day, College Acceptance Forums, College Visits and Alumni Day.

• You‘ll collaborate with parents and families to ensure a positive partnership by providing informational workshops and hosting individualized meetings.

• You‘ll continually refine your expertise by participating in Uncommon PD and attending regional and national conferences.

• You‘ll build relationships with college admissions offices and advocate relentlessly on behalf of your students to facilitate the admissions and financial aid process.

• You’ll support the planning and execution of various college visits and information sessions for students of all grade levels.

Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.

• Prior experience working with high school students and families and/or within the college admissions field, especially in an urban setting with BIPOC students.

• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently.

• Demonstrated flexibility, perseverance, maturity and ability to juggle competing priorities.

• Ability to communicate well with others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and community members.

• Skilled in using data to drive improvements in the college counseling process.

• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Naviance, and Power School.

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Required Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree is required;
Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of two years experience in an urban district or charter school setting.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $56,000 to $77,000. Most candidates who meet job description requirements will receive an offer of $56,000 - $60,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10…