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College Counselor Teacher Able2Shine San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time From $35 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications School experience Teamwork Experience working with high schoolers Master's degree Bachelor's degree Working with students Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Working with youth Student counseling support Full Job Description College Counselor - Able2Shine Empower the next generation with confidence, communication, and college success. About Able2Shine Do you enjoy empowering youth with skills that build confidence? Do you possess a wide range of talents and want an outlet to apply them? Then consider joining Able2Shine! Able2Shine is a thriving organization that prides itself on delivering quality soft-skill education. Our core programs include public speaking and debate, hosting, reading and writing, and drama acting. Our classes build confidence and social competence by teaching communication, leadership, and teamwork. Our speech and debate tournament team has won over 200 championships at national and state-level tournaments over the past five years, with a winning percentage close to 55%. Able2Shine has ranked in the Top 3 sweepstakes in national elementary, middle, and high school speech & debate tournaments for several consecutive years. We are expanding our programs nationally and internationally—and we are now looking for experienced College Counselors to support high school students in both the U.S. and China.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, articulate, and student-centered College Counselor to join our growing team. You will work 1:1 with high school students (Grade 9+) to guide them through the U.S. college admissions process—from course selection and extracurricular planning to essay crafting and application submission. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' futures.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive initial assessments of each student's academic profile, interests, and goals
• Develop personalized admissions strategies, including course selection, extracurricular planning, social impact projects and summer program recommendations
• Guide students through brainstorming, drafting, and revising compelling personal statements and supplemental essays
• Prepare students for admissions interviews and help them build strong application narratives
• Advise families on college selection, financial aid, and merit scholarship strategies
• Stay current on U.S. college admissions trends, testing policies, and institutional priorities
• Maintain clear, timely communication with students and parents via Zoom, email, etc.

What You Bring:

Experience:

At least 5 years of college counseling experience with high school students, with a track record of successful admissions outcomes

Preferred Background:

2+ years of experience as a former college admissions officer is a strong plus

Education:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Location:

Based in the Bay Area or open to working online

Skills:

Growth mindset, dynamic work style, and strong communication skills

Availability:

Flexible—open to both full-time and part-time arrangements ---

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive and negotiable compensation package. Based on current market data for the

San Francisco Bay Area:

Base salary + commission on successful enrollments

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $35.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person