Senior Private College Counselor /Texas Focus/

We are seeking a new full-time College Coach to join our team in this hybrid role. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and knowledgeable professional with proven expertise in the UT college admissions process and firsthand experience with the Texas university system​​​​​. We call our college counselors Coaches because we believe in a positive growth model for student development. All applicants should be passionate about working with youth and should have previous experience in college counseling and/or college admissions, with tutoring, teaching, and/or coaching a plus! Job Summary ESM Prep | College MatchPoint ​​​​​is seeking a Senior College Coach to build meaningful relationships with students, help them to successfully navigate high school, and guide them effectively and compassionately through all aspects of the college application process. This includes navigating the Common App, UT App, UC App, and more; discussing SAT/ACT testing paths; helping students build well-rounded college lists; supporting students in the development of their college essays; managing the academic and extracurricular decisions throughout their high school journey; and most importantly, providing thoughtful mentorship that ensures their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Coaches work together extensively as a tight-knit team, collaborating on best practices and the best ways to facilitate student success. Our Culture & Values As part of Guidewell Education, we’re guided by values that shape how we support students and work together as colleagues — we are student-centered, empathetic, expert practitioners, and growth-oriented. These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at guidewelleducation.com/about. Work Location: Hybrid work from home primarily Work Hours: Your work hours will be flexible depending on your students' needs and availability, but they will primarily consist of weekday (Monday - Thursday) afternoons/evenings and some weekends (typically Sunday afternoons), and mostly in Central and Pacific time zones Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree • 3+ years of direct experience in college consulting or college admissions counseling. • Advanced understanding of the modern college search and application process, ideally including first-hand experience with the Common Application, University of Texas Application, and University of California Application • Dynamic coaching personality and ability to build relationships with students, parents, and coworkers from all walks of life • Desire to mentor students over the course of multiple years • Capacity for guiding parents through challenging decisions • Collaborative spirit, a willingness and ability to work with a team to reach goals together • Excellent verbal and written communication with your counseling students and parents through proactive outreach, regular updates, and quick responses • Reliable internet access (fast enough for video conferencing) Compensation/Benefits: • Compensation: Salary $72,000 - $78,000. Annual bonus opportunity. • Benefits include: • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Generous holidays and paid-time-off (full-time) • 401-k with company match after one year with the company • Employee Discount Program Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with ESM Prep | College MatchPoint--parents, students, staff, contractors, partners, vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights. The Legal Stuff: Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. ESM Prep College MatchPoint does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended. Original job Senior Private College Counselor /Texas Focus/ posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job