College Counselor
College Counselor
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07-06-2025
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Who Are WeProspect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll over 1100 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community - with 87% BIPOC 27% ELL and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college foster responsible citizenship and inspire a lifelong love of learning - as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our center the values of anti-racism diversity equity and inclusion in our work. Our approach to instruction is founded on culturally sustaining inquiry-based and student-centered practices. To invest in the growth of our educators we offer comprehensive professional development instructional coaching and mentorship. Our campuses foster a collaborative team environment with extraordinary educators who are committed to ongoing learning reflection and professional growth.What does a College Counselor at Prospect Hill doThe College Counselor will work closely with the Director of College and School Counseling to implement a comprehensive college counseling program in the High School and Collegiate Institute. The College Counselor will work with students in preparing their college applications including navigating financial aid and scholarship opportunities; writing letters of recommendation; organizing college forums and career events; teaching college preparation classes; communicating with parents/guardians throughout the college application process; networking with colleges and universities. The College Counselor will also collaborate closely with faculty to support students and attend High School/Collegiate Institute faculty meetings and professional development.College Selection and Application Process
- Provide direct and individualized college counseling to members of the senior class each year
- Meet individually with students and parents to explore and identify appropriate college options; plan and implement events to educate and support families in the college application process
- Monitor individual student progress throughout the college application process
- Prepare and send letters of recommendation transcripts and other supplementary materials for college applications
- Coordinate opportunities for students to engage with college representatives including: college tours local college fairs and admission officer school visits
- Cultivate relationships with college admissions representatives and network regularly with college admissions departments
- Help students identify and pursue other appropriate post-secondary options where appropriate
- Teach sections of weekly college preparation classes focusing on career exploration the dimensions of the application SAT preparation the application process college essay alternative programs and transitions to college
- Facilitate a mock-SAT for all juniors as well as assist students with registering for SATs
- Create a college-going culture throughout the school by developing 9th and 10th grade college prep curriculum and resources and coordinating 9th-11th grade parent programs
- Provide education for students and families around FAFSA completion and CSS profile completion
- Meet individually with families and students to complete FAFSA and CSS profile
- Assist students with the Financial Aid verification process
- Facilitate lessons during College Prep course related to financial aid process
- Organize and run FAFSA Completion Night
- Maintain and update a comprehensive college scholarship database
- Collect financial aid award letters and support students in comparing financial aid packages
- Assist students with financial aid appeals
- Participate in College Counseling Department programming
- Attend and participate in other meetings as deemed necessary by supervisor
- Any additional responsibilities or tasks requested or assigned by supervisor
Employment Type
Full-Time
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