College Counselor Position Available In Gloucester, 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 college seminarcourses in which you will guide students through the entire collegeapplication 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 parents andfamilies to ensure a positive partnership by providinginformational workshops and hosting individualized meetings. You’llcontinually refine your expertise by participating in Uncommon PDand attending regional and national conferences. You’ll buildrelationships with college admissions offices and advocaterelentlessly 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, maturity andability to juggle competing priorities. Ability to communicate wellwith others and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills withstudents, parents, colleagues and community members. Skilled inusing data to drive improvements in the college counseling process.

Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,Naviance, and PowerSchool.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degreeis required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of two yearsexperience in an urban district or charter school setting.

Additional Information Our people are what make us Uncommon. Weoffer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits thatsupport the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staffand their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity &fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. CompensationCompensation for this role is between $56,000 to $77,000. Mostcandidates who meet job description requirements will receive anoffer of $56,000 – $60,000. Starting pay is determined usingvarious factors including but not limited to relevant professionaldevelopment, education certifications, and tenure with UncommonSchools. Benefits Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time,paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, andSummer). Extensive, best-in-class training and developmentComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans pre-taxflexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health savingaccounts (HSA) Financial Planning New Jersey Pension program Paidleave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits •A detailedlist of all benefits is located HERE . At Uncommon, we believe thata supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff,and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team thatbrings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective ofthe communities 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.