<span>Career and College Counselor</span>

$60,000 - $75,000/Yr

Unclassified - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Rochester, NY

About the position

The Career and College Counselor at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women is responsible for providing leadership and innovation in career and college advisement for students in grades 6-12. This role involves engaging students in career exploration, facilitating college readiness workshops, and managing the college admissions process, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in career exploration for grades 6-12.
• Facilitate College Readiness workshops, including preparing curriculum lesson plans using Naviance.
• Manage the PSAT, SAT, and ACT registration process.
• Engage families in the career, college, and financial aid process through strategic communications and workshops.
• Plan and oversee events to support first generation, low income, underrepresented, and diverse students regarding college access and success.
• Develop and maintain relationships with college admissions officers and stay informed about the college admission landscape.
• Remain current in career and college admissions counseling through professional organizations and literature.
• Seek continuous professional development in admission and college counseling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum five years experience in school counseling, college admissions, secondary education, or related field.
• Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment while being comfortable with autonomy.
• Strong computer skills, including email communication and electronic document submission.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Education

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance