College and Career Counselor

Job Description

Employer:
Sias International School


Location:
Job Location
China

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

College and Career Counselor

Job Description

Department: Instruction

Term of Employment: 2 years

Band: Teacher

Reporting Accountability: Principal

Scope of Responsibility:

The College/Career Counselor serves the students and families, primarily in MYP 4 – DP, by providing a program focusing on the significant aspects of the career counseling and college planning/placement process. With a goal of 100% college acceptance, the College/Career Counselor works in coordination with each student’s homeroom/advisory teachers and other members of the faculty, as well as with the school administration, to assist students in discovering their strengths and interests, exploring career alternatives and finding institutions of higher learning which will meet these interests, strengths, and values.

They develop a curriculum that helps students explore career alternatives and understand the college application process. The College Counselor designs and directs a program of activities to assist students with college planning in MYP 4 – DP, including academic college preparation, meeting both graduation and college acceptance requirements, college searches, school and financial aid applications, scholarship searches, testing, recommendations, and transition to college.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment & Relationship Management

Proactively creates and develops positive relationships with all school community members (students, teachers, families).

Establishes positive working relationships with colleges and universities and creates opportunities for Sias IS students’ successful admission.

Works collaboratively with middle/upper school staff to recruit students and vertically align program plans and pathway completion options.

Coordinates campus career fairs.

2. Curriculum Development and Support

Develops a curriculum and provides training to teachers to support career planning and the college selection/application process.

Provides advice on course selection, personal issues, post-secondary selections, and career needs.

Coordinates college entrance exam testing and interpretation.

3. Counseling Services for Student and Family

Works with students and families to help them understand available career alternatives and educational options.

Engages with students and families through individual conferences, workshops, classroom presentations, and college visits.

Directs communication with students and families through newsletters, information packets, phone, and email.

Participates in, coordinates, and conducts activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and the school.

4. Information Resource Management

Maintains a resource library of printed and electronic information, including college catalogs, college guides, scholarship information, and financial aid applications.

Establishes and maintains college counseling web information.

Collaborates with students’ homeroom/advisory teachers to deliver information, gather recommendations, and meet deadlines.

Oversees campus data collection for the annual report and program evaluation, including:

Number of alumni who graduated from the campus,

Number of alumni currently enrolled in college,

Number of alumni persisting in college,

Number of alumni who have graduated from college.

6. Professional Development

Stays current in the counseling field by participating in professional organizations, reviewing relevant literature, and attending workshops and in-service programs.

7. Other Duties:

Perform other campus duties not explicitly outlined in this document, such as assisting with school ceremonies, as assigned by the Principal or Head of School.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an applicable field of study/education from an accredited college or university.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process, as well as the financial aid process.

Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach.

3+ years of experience in the college admissions process, either guiding high school students in their application process or serving at the college level in admissions or career counseling.

Dedication and expertise in counseling a range of students in the career planning and college process, including those whose families have long been oriented toward college and those for whom college application and attendance are new and unfamiliar.

Evidence of high levels of organizational skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with diverse populations, including students, parents, and colleagues in the school.

Interest in the mission and educational goals of Sias International School, readiness to build the school’s career planning and college counseling program, and the ability to advocate for the school and its students in the college process.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Sias IS is committed to the protection of all children and young people from harm. Belief in and alignment with Sias IS core values and mission statement are non-negotiable.

Sias International School

Job Location
China

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