2025-2026 College Counselor
2025-2026 College Counselor
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$ 75000 - 95000
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Job Description
College Counselor
Join a dedicated team that fosters autonomy and creativity while receiving a competitive salary opportunities for career and personal growth and the gratification that comes from creating positive multi-generational change.
Ednovate Background
Ednovate launched its first school in 2012. Since then weve grown to eight schools and are on a trajectory to reach 11 schools in just the next few years (you can read more about our schools here). Ednovate is committed to serving areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college-prep education by building tuition-free safe high-performing public schools driven to create positive multi-generational change.
We are made up of world travelers nacho connoisseurs KPOP business owners and Beyonce fans. We love LA and OC and were our students biggest cheerleaders. We are looking to hire innovative changemakers who aim to continue our goal of becoming the high school experts across Southern California. Sound like you Keep reading.
Position Overview
As a College Counselor at Ednovate you will guide students in their college search and application process and teach lessons related to the college process to students in order to achieve 100% college acceptance. You will work closely across instructional and advisory teams the network team the Alumni Counselor students and families to engage support and lead a coherent college process. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is familiar with and passionate about college attainment for our students and has strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills looking to create positive multigenerational change in a collaborative results-oriented environment. This is a full-time exempt role that reports to the Principal.
What Youll Do
Provide individualized college guidance. Meet individually with all students to support their college application process. Support the search by helping students to find a best-fit college based on their interests needs and strengths. Guide seniors through the college application process including supporting them through the financial aid processes (finding scholarship opportunities helping students understand financial aid etc.) Ensure students meet all deadlines and answer questions related to all aspects of the application process. Monitor student transcripts and credit recovery to ensure students are on track and intervene as needed.
Teach classes to support students through the college application process. Instruct students during biweekly classes on the college search application and financial aid processes. Create and implement curriculum within a strong classroom culture. Prepare students for various aspects of college life including increased autonomy and accessing resources on a college campus. Develop and implement semesterly college knowledge workshops for 9th-11th graders.
Collaborate with staff and families. Serve as an active participant and accountable member of the 11th and 12th grade teams. Contribute to planning and collaborate across instructional culture and advisory teams to ensure a coherent college process for students. Engage inform and partner with families to create alignment and achieve college attainment goals.
Who Youll Be
Mission-driven professional passionate about increasing college attainment for historically under-represented students
Social justice champion committed to promoting educational opportunity for all students and families
Entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a workplace characterized by autonomy flexibility transparency and accountability
Collaborative team player who works well with others from diverse backgrounds uplifts and celebrates our teammates and engages in healthy debate and feedback to get the best results for students and families
Resourceful persistent learner with a growth mindset constantly seeking to find a way or make one to master your craft and improve results.
Were Looking For
Bachelors Degree required
College counseling or admissions experience preferred
Experience working with first-generation college students preferred
Were Committed To Giving You
A competitive and transparent salary ($75000 to $95000 depending on background and experience)
Medical dental and vision coverage - including a fully-paid medical and dental option for employees and their families - and flexible spending account options
Paid family leave short-term disability and life insurance benefits
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Generous paid time off and holidays
403b retirement savings plan with company match
A place to grow learn and be a part of the Ednovate family
We Believe in Inclusion
We aim to intentionally develop a schoolwide culture in which every student and teammate feels a sense of belonging. Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.
We know applying for a new job can be daunting and studies have shown that individuals from historically underrepresented communities may only apply to roles when they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. You may be just the person we need! If you have any questions about your application or interview process do not hesitate to email . We are here to help
Employment Type
Full Time
