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Zinkerz Inc
College Counselor and Essay Specialist - Bachelor Degree Required
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What they do
An Academic or Guidance Counselor provides guidance to students in elementary, middle and high schools to help them succeed academically and socially. Works with school teachers and administrators to address problems that affect student performance, and identifies resources for students and families. Helps high school students to plan academic course work and advises on the college search and application process.
$79,587 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
College Counselor and Essay Specialist
- Bachelor Degree Required Zinkerz Inc
- 4.1 Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $50,000
- $60,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Student supervision Student progress monitoring Teamwork Teaching resume writing Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Essay writing Creative writing Student mentoring Resume review Client rapport building Content editing Parent collaboration Developmental academic advising Student support planning SAT preparation guidance Experience working with high schoolers College planning Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Resume improvement coaching Student resume writing assistance Coaching high school students Camp experience Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Student counseling support
Full Job Description The Company:
Zinkerz is a Boston-based online education company that specializes in education and test preparation for high school students. We serve a truly talented and diverse group of students from around the world. Since our founding in 2013, we have built a strong reputation for providing top-notch instruction for a variety of Advanced Placement and other high school courses as well as college entrance exams. Our mission at Zinkerz is to open up opportunities for our students, shaping them into compelling candidates and successful scholars at the world's most prestigious universities.Requirements:
A strong background in creative writing and copy editing is required. 2-3 Years of experience as a counselor or college admissions Aid College Counseling team in organizing students and guiding them through the application process. Establish rapport and maintain strong relationships with prospective/current students/parents. Develop a relationship with college counseling students/clients to help them in their application process. Aid in copyediting and giving feedback on high school students' college application essays. Aid in personal statement workshops. Help draft high school resumes for college applications. Help register students for standardized exams (SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL) in their respective locations. Travel internationally 3 times a year. Communicate daily with parents and students via telephone, WhatsApp, SMS, email, and webchat. Be accessible to students and parents for education-related purposes outside normal business hours. Guide and track student progress, as well as update and modify students' learning plans regularly. New tasks as required. Participation in a 3 weeks summer camp as a counselor and chaperoneCandidates should be seeking long-term employment with Zinkerz. This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented- quality and precision-focused Outcome-oriented
- results-focused with strong performance culture People-oriented
- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented
- cooperative and collaborative
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00- $60,000.