College Counselor

About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024 IMG Academy is the worlds leading sports education brand providing aholistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through aninnovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

• Boarding school and camps via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton Fla.
• Online coachingvia the IMG Academy brand with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
• Online college recruiting via the NCSA brandproviding content tools coaching and access to a network of 40000 college coaches

Want to love what you do in an environment that values learning and growth alongside other high performing individuals If you answered yes IMG Academy is hiring.

Our unique campus is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaderschampionsand believe that each day is an opportunity to achieve dreams and inspire part of the IMG Family we prepare ourstudent-athletesto succeed taking on life with confidence and our integration of elite academics athletics and character development ourstudent-athletesare prepared torise upto their full potential whetherthatson the field in the classroom or in life.

We areseekingcurious caring individuals who align with our core valued:

• Passionate Soul: Love what you do

• Open Mind: Never stop learning and growing

• Champions Spirit: Strive for greatness

• Helpful Heart: Lift up those around you

• Absolute Integrity: Always do the right thing

Job Title:College Counselor

FLSA Status: Exempt

EEO Category:Professionals

Department:Academics

Position Summary:Responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource rich educational communicative environment with an annualtrack recordof achievement

Position Responsibilities

• Proactively meet withStudent Athletes parentscoachesand/or school individually and in groups to talk about and process individual college choicesin a highly competitive environment

• Actively cultivate andmaintaina network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationshipsincluding trends in college placement higher educationtestingand compliance

• Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students

• Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits essay writingworkshopsand scholarship information sessions

• Prepare reports andanalyzes data oncollege acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students

• Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including collegeapplication informationscholarships applied college acceptance and scholarships received

• Create andmaintaina tracking system for students after they graduate fromIMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics

• Partner with internal resources including coaches registrar admissions following upto ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement

• Update andmaintainall necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws districtpoliciesand school regulations

• Communicate effectively bothverballyand in writing with students parentscoachesteachersand other professionals on a regular basis.

• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students parents peers and communitypromoting a positive environment

• Adhereto all company policiesproceduresand business ethic codes

• Other duties as assigned

KnowledgeSkillsand Ability

• Bachelors Degree in relevant subject areaor the equivalent experience in related field

• Knowledge of colleges academic programs admissions policies and financial aid procedures

• Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement

• Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about colleges andadmissionsprocess

• Experience with MS office suite

• Ability to work with international students

Preferred Skills

• Strong connections withcolleges

• Masters degree in relevant subject area

• Bilingual

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift movepushand pull equipment or boxesin excess of40lbs.

• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.

• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym turf fields etc.

• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights weekends and holidays isrequired

Background Requirements

• Requires a background check upon offer

• Requires a drug check upon offer

EEO Statement:IMG Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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