College and Academic Counselor
College and Academic Counselor
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Job Description
Overview
This selected candidate will collaborate in the development and delivery of college application materials college admission testing as well as all course selection and scheduling processes academic counseling and intervention programs. The College and Academic Counselor is supervised and evaluated by the Dean of Student Support and Equity.
The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) develops creative ethical leaders in science technology engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 1012) in its advanced residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. Through a model of Equity and ExcellenceIMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential and execute our mission to advance the human condition.
This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence Diversity Equity Equity-Minded Frame Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures processes and people and not an isolated initiative.
Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Serve as the primary college planning counselor to assigned students and act as Case Manager for students on academic probation or with academic concerns
- Complete scheduling for rising juniors and seniors
- Develop academic plans for students with academic difficulties and conduct student academic conferences when needed
- Monitor student progress toward graduation
- Communicate with students caretakers regarding academic performance and social/emotional well-being
- Lead assigned students and caretakers through the college selection and application process which includes but is not limited to:
- Developing and preparing appropriate college guidance materials
- Acting as a liaison between families and colleges
- Writing comprehensive letters of recommendation for college admissions
- Answering questions related to the colleges application process and financial aid
- Assist with the planning implementation and/or hosting of College Visits College Day and other college related meetings and events for students and caretakers
- Assist with the planning implementation and proctoring of standardized and academy wide testing (i.e. PSAT APs)
- Visit colleges and universities and attending professional conferences
- Serve as a member of the academic personal and social intervention support team (Strategies Team)
- Provide sophomores with an introduction to College and Academic Counseling during Navigation.
- Develop and facilitate presentations for students and parents throughout the school year
- Provide effective administrative support by monitoring maintaining performing special projects and carrying out on-going functions as assigned by and discussed with the Team Coordinator and Principals Office.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The required skills and experience for this position include but are not limited to:
- Masters degree in counseling student personnel services or related field preferred
- Experience working in high school counseling or college admissions at either the secondary or college level
- Experience with students and colleagues from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Extensive insight knowledge and thorough understanding of the college application processes and timelines associated with college admissions
- Sufficient insight knowledge and understanding of financial aid process
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to details
- Strong interpersonal skills in relating to multiple audiences including students parents and educators
- Proficiency with computer applications such as word processing spreadsheet and web-based tools required
- Available for travel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Type 73 certification
- Bilingual
Salary and Benefits:
This position is an exempt 10-month employment-at-will position. Salary regionally commensurate with training and experience in like-institutions. Rates can be found in the Faculty CBA. IMSA offers a comprehensive state benefits package (major medical dental vision and prescription) with rates found here a generous paid time off plan and a retirement plan through the State University Retirement System (SURS). SURS is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Application Process:
Complete applications will be accepted and reviewed as received until the position is filled. We are seeking a diverse applicant pool. Applicants should submit:
- Letter of interest
- Resume/CV
- Two (2) samples of comprehensive letters of recommendation for college admissions
To continue moving diversity equity and inclusion forward IMSA seeks to recruit support and retain diverse talented individuals who are culturally competent equity- minded and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin ancestry citizenship status pregnancy disability genetic information marital status political affiliation amnesty arrest record military status unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
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