College Counselor

Job Title: College Counselor


FLSA Status: Exempt


EEO Category: Professionals


Department: Academics


Position Summary: Responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource rich, educational, communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement





Position Responsibilities




Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment






Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college placement, higher education, testing and compliance








Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students






Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions






Prepare reports and analyzes data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students






Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, scholarships applied, college acceptance and scholarships received






Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics






Partner with internal resources including coaches, registrar, admissions, etc. diligently following up to ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement






Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations






Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis.






Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment






Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes






Other duties as assigned





Knowledge, Skills and Ability




Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area or the equivalent experience in related field






Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions policies, and financial aid procedures






Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement






Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about colleges and admissions process






Experience with MS office suite






Ability to work with international students









Preferred Skills




Strong connections with colleges






Master’s degree in relevant subject area






Bilingual







Physical Demands and Work Environment




Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.






Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.






Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.






Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required


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