College Counselor (Sy 22-23)
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Brookline
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 55
schools serving more than 21,000 students in six cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy. We are proud
that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at
five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and
beyond.Roxbury Prep consists of four schools serving students in
grades 5 through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships
between teachers and students, supported by effective school
systems and an engaging instructional model that enables students
to flourish academically and personally. Roxbury Prep students have
an impressive 98% college acceptance rate and collectively earned
1.3 million dollars in scholarships last year.Job DescriptionAt
Uncommon, our College Counselors work closely with students and
parents to find the right colleges and universities to match their
goals and enable them to achieve their dreams. College Counselors
ensure aligned college matches for students regarding school
community, size, location, student to faculty ratio, academic
interests, financial aid, and extracurricular interests. The
ultimate goal of the College Counselor is to ensure that each
student graduates ready to thrive in college and
beyond.ResponsibilitiesYou'll teach 11th and 12th grade college
seminar courses in which you will guide students through the entire
college application process. This includes (but is not limited to)
exploring careers, identifying most appropriate post-secondary
pathways, writing personal statements, building resumes, securing
letters of recommendation, and applying for financial aid and
scholarships.You'll build a culture of college and career readiness
amongst all students by creating inspirational and instructional
signage, advising students in the course selection process, and
helping plan and execute events such as Career Day, SAT School Day,
Senior Signing Day, College Acceptance Forums, College Visits and
Alumni Day.You'll collaborate with parents and families to ensure a
positive partnership by providing informational workshops and
hosting individualized meetings.You'll continually refine your
expertise by participating in Uncommon PD and attending regional
and national conferences.You'll build relationships with college
admissions offices and advocate relentlessly on behalf of your
students to facilitate the admissions and financial aid
process.You'll support the planning and execution of various
college visits and information sessions for students of all grade
levels. QualificationsPassionate commitment to the mission of
Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an
anti-racist organization.Prior experience working with high school
students and families and/or within the college admissions field,
especially in an urban setting with BIPOC students.Ability to take
initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently.Demonstrated
flexibility, perseverance, maturity and ability to juggle competing
priorities.Ability to communicate well with others and demonstrate
strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues and
community members.Skilled in using data to drive improvements in
the college counseling process.Strong digital literacy, including
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Naviance, and PowerSchool.Required
Experience:Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree
preferred.Minimum of two years experience in an urban district or
charter school setting.Additional InformationUncommon Schools
offers salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive
benefits package. All staff members receive extensive professional
development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all
necessary supplies.Uncommon believes in the importance of being a
diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our
students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an
exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and
experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive
community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues
of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal
opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race,
religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We also
ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges
and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable
accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job
functions.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Brookline , College Counselor (Sy 22-23), Other , Brookline, Massachusetts
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