College Admissions Guidance Counsellor
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Join the Prep Academy Tutors Team as a College Admissions Guidance Counsellor
Make a Lasting Impact in the Oxford/Southbury CT Area
At Prep Academy Tutors we believe education is not one-size-fits-all. Were on a mission to empower students with personalized high-quality academic supportand now were expanding our services to include expert college admissions guidance.
Were looking for a passionate and knowledgeable College Admissions Guidance Counsellor to join our growing team in the Oxford/Southbury Connecticut area. If youre driven to help students navigate the often-overwhelming college admissions process and excited about being a trusted mentor during one of the most important phases of their academic journeythis role is for you.
Who Were Looking For:
We want to work with someone who is:
- Experienced in guiding high school students through the U.S. college application process.
- Passionate about helping students find their best-fit post-secondary opportunities.
- Knowledgeable in areas such as essay coaching college list development interview preparation and financial aid basics.
- A great communicatorboth with students and their families.
- Familiar with current college admissions trends and timelines.
- Organized empathetic and able to personalize the process to fit each students unique goals and strengths.
Your Role as a College Admissions Counsellor:
- Provide one-on-one support to high school students as they prepare for college admissions.
- Help students build their college lists based on interests academics and financial fit.
- Offer personalized coaching on application strategy timelines essay writing and interview preparation.
- Guide students and families through the financial aid and scholarship landscape.
- Maintain open communication with parents to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the process.
- Empower students to present their most authentic and competitive selves.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation We value your expertise and time.
- Flexible Scheduling Set your own hours and work around your existing commitments.
- Professional Autonomy Take control of your caseload and counseling style within our supportive framework.
- Collaborative Community Join a team that shares resources celebrates success and supports your growth.
- Ongoing Development Access training and resources to stay on top of the latest in college admissions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A background in education counseling or college advising.
- Experience working in a school guidance office admissions office or private college counseling.
- Familiarity with Common App FAFSA and other key college admissions tools/platforms.
- Strong writing and editing skills (especially for essay coaching).
- Certification in college counselling is a plus but not required.
Ready to Help Students Take the Next Big Step
If youre a strategic compassionate and motivated professional who wants to make a real difference in students lives wed love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Prep Academy Tutors and help students in the Oxford/Southbury area unlock their future.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
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- Basecamp
- Salesforce
- Inside Sales
- Recruiting
About Company
Company Overview Prep Academy Tutors is private in-home tutoring. We deliver flexible and personalized tutoring programs to our students. We specialize in all subject areas and cater to students from age four to twenty. We hire only the best - certified teachers, or those in the proce ... View more
