College Counselor – College Advisor

United Staffing Solutions a leader in the staffing industry is seeking a High School College Counselor for one of New York’s most successful charter schools. A strong believer in a college education, this role requires a results-driven individual who can work with students, teachers and families to navigate the process and make the right decision for each student.

Salary: $58,000 - $85,000 Depending on Experience

Excellent Benefits Package

Location: Midtown Manhattan

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR:

• Work closely with faculty, scholars, and parents on a daily basis..
• Ability to match appropriate colleges to each individual student academically and via financial aid programs.
• Adhere to the vision of college access and preparedness.
• Effectively manage to create a productive environment for seniors to independently drive their college applications forward
• Develop curated college lists with scholars, based on their academics, preparedness skills, and family's financial background
• Write high-quality letters of recommendation
• Review financial documents (W-2s, 1040s, and others) and financial aid award letters to strategically advise seniors through the financial aid process
• Build strong working relationships with college admissions officers
• Lead scholar and parent workshops, and share knowledge on the college admissions and financial aid processes

• A firm believer in expanding college access and graduation for low-income, first-generation, and/or underrepresented scholars
• Excellent communication in written and verbal contexts
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related position
• Bachelor’s Degree in related subject
• Ability to form strong relationships with a wide range of constituents
• Have a strong understanding of the college admissions process, with an emphasis on the highly selective institutions and programs that meet full financial need
• Navigate the complex financial aid application process