Scion Staffing (www.scionstaffing.com) has been engaged to conduct the search for a Senior College Admissions Counselor for our client, a well-known educational organization in the South Bay.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help students plan and define high school curricula
• Design daily, weekly, monthly and/or yearly academic and activity calendars
• Assist students to improve time management, organizational, and study skills
• Guide students and parents through every stage of the high school journey including, but not limited to, academics, standardized testing, extracurricular activities and internships, leadership and community service work (both in the US and abroad)
• Advise clients on selecting and finalizing a list of universities
• Support clients through the college admissions process (essays, applications, interviews, scholarships, and more)
• Lead group admissions workshops and clinics for students and parents
• Conduct initial college planning sessions with prospective client families
• Counsel current college students through the transfer application process to four-year colleges/universities
• Manage a robust roster of students you will be working with on a one-on-one basis
• Support the overall mission by assisting in marketing, public and client relations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience as a High School College Counselor or Independent Educational/College Admissions Counselor
• Undergraduate/Graduate degree
• Deep familiarity with the undergraduate college admissions process in the United States
• Nuanced understanding of how standardized test scores relate to the admissions process
• Genuine belief in the mission and, therefore, naturally and enthusiastically promotes the organization's services to prospective client families
• Enthusiastic, passionate counselor
• Independent learner that can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excited about working with middle and high school students and their families
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-aware, open and receptive to constructive feedback, responsible and accountable
• Highly organized, multi-tasking whiz
• Authentic team player who relishes the opportunity to collaborate and share best practices
• Experience teaching the SAT/ACT in either a classroom or one-on-one setting

COMPENSATION:
This opportunity offers a salary of $70,000+ depending on experience. There is great potential to grow professionally while working for an organization that makes a difference.

HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume as a Word (.doc) or (.docx) attachment to Sarah Kurhajetz at sakparse@scionstaffing.com. Please indicate "Senior College Admissions Counselor" in the subject line. We look forward to contacting potential-match applicants!

About Our Search Firm:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm. Over the past few years, our firm has had the pleasure of successfully assisting hundreds of local employers. No matter the requisition or size, our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in California. Additional information about our firm and success can also be found online at www.scionstaffing.com or in the 2010-2019 Business Times list of top staffing firms.

Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent.