College Admissions Counselor

The role

The College Admissions Counselor provides academic and college advising retail services to students. You will assist students and families with all aspects of the college preparation, search, and application process.

What you will do

• Work with both middle and high school students through all aspects of the college admissions process
• Manage time to accommodate a pre-determined caseload of students
• Collaborate as part of a two-part team
• Meet with potential customers through online video meetings or phone calls
• Counsel families through high pressure situations
• Deliver college admissions focused webinars, social media events, and assist with other marketing endeavors
• Assist with the delivery of institutional programming

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in undergraduate admissions at a selective college or university required
• A deep knowledge of the college admissions and application process
• Exceptional writing skills with a deep knowledge of college essay editing
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills
• Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
• Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed, especially during the application season from August through December
• Excellent time management and productivity skills
• High level of accountability in all areas of work

Nice to have

• higher level degree
• high school or independent counseling experience

Benefits

• competitive salary which commensurates with experience and skills

About the company

The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. It helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals.