College Counselor
Bradenton, FL - USA
Job Summary
About IMG Academy
IMG Academy is the worlds leading sports education brand providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future while preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy has been nationally recognized by organizations including Sports Business Journal USA Today and the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For for its workplace culture innovation and commitment to developing people both on and off the field.
IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for student-athletes and partners through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps delivered on a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton Florida
- Online coaching through IMG Academy focused on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting through NCSA College Recruiting and SportsRecruits providing industry-leading recruiting education tools and access to a network of more than 40000 college coaches for student-athletes families club coaches and event operators
- Elevate by IMG Academy a performance and personal development solution that delivers mindset leadership and wellbeing programming to schools colleges and organizations through a combination of digital content and immersive experiences
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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Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
As a full-time member of our team you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.
- Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Get to know us better:
IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
About Company
IMG Academy offers athletes the opportunity to improve their sport and educational performance on our 600 acre, world-class campus.