Job Summary

International College Counselors, recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies of 2021 by the South Florida Business Journal, is seeking a full-time college advisor to join our dynamic and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will educate and guide students and their families—both in the U.S. and internationally—through the U.S. college admissions process. This role involves working with and mentoring middle and high school students, helping them achieve their academic goals. We seek a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual who excels at building and maintaining client relationships. If you are a proactive self-starter looking to grow your career with a thriving company, we encourage you to apply!

College Advising Roles and Responsibilities

- Meet one-on-one, either in-person or virtually, with students and their parents and guide them through the college admissions process

- Create individualized student plans with regards to high school coursework, extracurricular activities, test scheduling, college visits, etc.

- Review college essays, college applications, summer program applications, scholarship applications, etc.

- Help students create college lists and find best fit schools for them

- Keep students organized and on task, and help ease parents’ stress

- Prepare students for interviews and meetings with admissions officers

Business Development Roles and Responsibilities

- Identify networking opportunities and attend networking events

- Give seminars and presentations at schools, college fairs, meetings, etc.

- Identify and foster relationships with high school counselors, tutors, and other business professionals

- Build business in your area

Hours:

This is a full-time position. While the office hours are flexible and non-traditional, please note that as you will be working with students and their parents, advisors must be able to meet when they are available: afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits: 

Qualifications & Requirements

- Cover Letter. Like a great college essay, an effective cover letter should help us get to know who you really are. No candidates will be considered without a cover letter.

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred

- Minimum of five years experience in college admissions, admissions at a university, high school college counseling, and/or independent college advising

- Exceptional writing skills

- Superior verbal skills. Must be able to communicate with students, parents, colleges and other professionals.

- Be self-motivated, self-driven, and have an entrepreneurial spirit

- Be detail-oriented, have strong follow-up skills, and work well under pressure

- Able to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population

- Strong work ethic and desire to be part of a team

- Knowledge of Naviance is a plus

About International College Counselors

International College Counselors (www.internationalcollegecounselors.com) provides expert college counseling on undergraduate and graduate college admissions, financial aid, tuition, essays, and college applications to domestic and international students. The college counseling and college coaching services are tailored to address each student's goals, needs, and dreams. International College Counselors' has been recognized by U.S. News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, Fox Business, and others as an industry expert. International College Counselors is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and has satellite offices across the U.S.

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