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Eric Mason
Talent Acquisition Partner at BASIS Independent Schools
BASIS Independent Manhattan Upper is seeking qualified candidates for a College Admissions Counselor position for the coming school year!
What We're Looking For
The primary role of the College Admissions Counselor is to provide dedicated support to our high school students in navigating the college and career planning process. This entails conducting regular meetings with individual students, group sessions, and engaging with parents and college representatives to ensure comprehensive student readiness and success. This role also requires coordinating Senior Projects, an optional opportunity for students to participate in during their 12th grade year.
Responsibilities
Working closely with an assigned caseload of individual students on all aspects of the college search, application, and financial aid processes
Writing and editing individualized letters of recommendation summarizing each student’s upper school experience within the appropriate context and providing appropriate follow-up for each applicant
Meeting with families about the college search, application, and financial aid processes, and the individual needs of their students
Collaborating with other members of the team to develop and implement thoughtful, effective college counseling strategies, innovative programming, and best practices in the context of BASIS Independent Manhattan
Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with parents, faculty & staff, administrators, and college admission professionals
Continuously seeking professional development in the field of college admission and college counseling
Various college counseling projects, as assigned, including coordinating Senior Projects
Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications
Experience working in a high school, at least two years as a College Counselor; experience with SCOIR.
A bachelor's degree is required. A master's degree is preferred.
Candidates must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
A successful applicant must demonstrate a high level of academic attainment and experience working in a high school or other academic setting. Beyond this, strong communication skills in speaking with parents, students, admissions officers and colleagues are essential as is the ability to elicit (not simply edit) competitive application essays and write exceptional letters of recommendation. Finally, a successful applicant will be flexible and work well in a fast-moving team environment.
Additional Qualifications
Ability to build excellent rapport and productive relationships with middle and high-school students
Work effectively in a small team environment with a “can-do-anything” mindset
Knowledgeable of the U.S. college admissions process and a proponent of the “best-fit” model as a goal for families
Ability to build a world-class college admissions and career planning program from scratch for outstanding students
Ability to resolve productively conflicts among students and their parents about college and career goals
Benefits
BASIS Independent Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Competitive salary dependent on education and experience.
Career growth opportunities focused on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional advancement across our network of schools.
Retirement options through which eligible participants may receive a 50% Company match for the first 10% of employee earnings deferred.
Three PPO medical plans to choose from, as well as dental and vision insurance.
An FSA option that allows for pre-tax dollars to cover medical, dependent care, and transit.
Student tuition remission for your children to attend our schools.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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