College Counselor at Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School
About the Employer
Our Mission Located in the heart of Oakland’s historic Fruitvale district at the Saint Elizabeth Campus, Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School (CRDLS) is a diverse, Lasallian Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. A rigorous and personalized college preparatory curriculum integrated with a corporate work study experience prepares students to succeed in college and in life. Our Unique Approach Working at CRDLS is UNLIKE working in a traditional high school environment. As an independent private school, students aren’t placed at CRDLS; they choose us! We offer a near-zero tuition, college preparatory, student-centered instructional program. Faculty and staff are the backbone of the school and the development of relationships are foundational to the success of each student. Through our personalized mentorship program, mastery- and project-based curriculum, and corporate work study program experience, our students build deep connections, learn to take initiative with their learning and participate in social justice causes.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Primary Responsibilities: - Guiding and assisting students through the entire college and financial aid application process through an inclusive counseling approach - Teaching a College and Career Course to all Juniors or Seniors - Teaching a once per month seminar to 9th and 10th grade students in collaboration with the other college and academic counselors. - Planning and leading workshops for parents and students on key topics (financial aid planning, different types of institutions, scholarships, essay writing) related to the college admissions process - Building and celebrating a school-wide college-going culture (e.g. planning our yearly College Signing Day, publicly posting college acceptances, on-site admissions days, and other school-wide traditions) - Ensuring parents and students comprehend the different application requirements, admissions policies, financial aid applications associated with different colleges - Ensuring students take advantage of special opportunities made available to low-income students in the college search and application process (i.e. fee waivers, fly-in visits, university partner programs and scholarships) - Participating in professional development opportunities offered by the Cristo Rey Network’s national office - Maintaining a comprehensive list of scholarships and summer enrichment opportunities on Naviance Succeed or another database - Assisting with the coordination of the ACT/ SAT assessments (EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, PSAT) - Writing and managing the collection of letters of recommendations for all seniors - Developing and maintaining a robust network of college admission professionals through regular communication and visits - Visiting / touring college campuses with students - Ensuring students participate in a College Fairs each year Please view Full Job Description below.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills - Master’s Degree required - At least five years of experience in college advising with low-income, urban students and their families - Strong understanding of the barriers to access to college for low income, first-generation students - Highly collaborative, dynamic leader with the ability to manage a large number of professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; Bilingual preferred - Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” - Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model - Ability to thrive in a fast--paced, entrepreneurial school environment
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills - Master’s Degree required - At least five years of experience in college advising with low-income, urban students and their families - Strong understanding of the barriers to access to college for low income, first-generation students - Highly collaborative, dynamic leader with the ability to manage a large number of professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; Bilingual preferred - Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes” - Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model - Ability to thrive in a fast--paced, entrepreneurial school environment
Comments and Other Information
Application Process
If you would like to be considered for a faculty position at Cristo Rey De La Salle,
please submit to Miguel Martinez one PDF document of your resume and cover
letter via email to hr@cristoreydelasalle.org
Comments and Other Information
Application Process
If you would like to be considered for a faculty position at Cristo Rey De La Salle,
please submit to Miguel Martinez one PDF document of your resume and cover
letter via email to hr@cristoreydelasalle.org
Application Deadline
7/1/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/20/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Compensation ? Full-time, Salary Range $70,000 - $85,000 with benefits
Length of Work Year
1
Employment Type
Full Time