15h Left! College Counselor Position Available In Camden, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network ofhigh-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing anexceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantagedcommunities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark,and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completiongap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Ourstudents consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting ourdedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators,offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development toensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard,do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description AtUncommon, our College Counselors work closely with students andparents to find the right colleges and universities to match theirgoals and enable them to achieve their dreams. College Counselorsensure aligned college matches for students regarding schoolcommunity, size, location, student to faculty ratio, academicinterests, financial aid, and extracurricular interests. Theultimate goal of the College Counselor is to ensure that eachstudent graduates ready to thrive in college and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• You’ll teach 11th and 12th grade collegeseminar courses in which you will guide students through the entirecollege application process. This includes (but is not limited to)exploring careers, identifying most appropriate post-secondarypathways, writing personal statements, building resumes, securingletters of recommendation, and applying for financial aid andscholarships.
• You’ll build a culture of college and careerreadiness amongst all students by creating inspirational andinstructional signage, advising students in the course selectionprocess, and helping plan and execute events such as Career Day,SAT School Day, Senior Signing Day, College Acceptance Forums,College Visits and Alumni Day.
• You’ll collaborate with parentsand families to ensure a positive partnership by providinginformational workshops and hosting individualized meetings.
• You’ll continually refine your expertise by participating inUncommon PD and attending regional and national conferences.
• You’ll build relationships with college admissions offices andadvocate relentlessly on behalf of your students to facilitate theadmissions and financial aid process.
• You’ll support the planningand execution of various college visits and information sessionsfor students of all grade levels. Qualifications
• Passionatecommitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in ourvision for being an anti-racist organization.
• Prior experienceworking with high school students and families and/or within thecollege admissions field, especially in an urban setting with BIPOCstudents.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and workindependently.
• Demonstrated flexibility, perseverance, maturityand ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Ability tocommunicate well with others and demonstrate strong interpersonalskills with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
• Skilled in using data to drive improvements in the collegecounseling process.
• Strong digital literacy, including MicrosoftOffice, Word, Excel, Naviance, and PowerSchool.

• RequiredExperience:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degreepreferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in an urban districtor charter school setting.

Additional Information Our people arewhat make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness,and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensationphilosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining toptalent. Compensation Compensation for this role is between $56,000to $77,000. Most candidates who meet job description requirementswill receive an offer of $56,000

• $60,000. Starting pay isdetermined using various factors including but not limited torelevant professional development, education certifications, andtenure with Uncommon Schools. Benefits
• Generous paid time offinclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks(Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class trainingand development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and visioninsurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care(DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options(parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health andcounseling support wellness benefits
• A detailed list of allbenefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportiveand welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and communitythrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a widerange of perspectives and experiences, reflective of thecommunities we servewith over 70% of our staff identifying aspeople of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogueon important topics that shape our school culture. As an equalopportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure thatindividuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefitsassociated with employment and are provided reasonableaccommodations for the interview process and to perform core jobfunctions. If you would like to request an accommodation, pleaseemail recruitment@uncommonschools.org.