College Counselor at BASIS Independent Schools - Alameda County, CA
Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIS Independent Fremont Upper is seeking qualified candidates for a College Counselor for the coming school year! What We're Looking For The main role of the successful applicant will be working very closely with our 11th and 12th grade students as they begin to consider and plan their college and career choices. The successful applicant will meet regularly with individual students, groups of students, their parents, and college representatives. Position Qualifications Experience working in a private high school, at least two years as a College Counselor; experience with Naviance. A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree 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: Salary - Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience. The range is 60K-65K. Career G
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