What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Admissions Counselor position at Cardinal Education?
Cardinal Education is seeking an Associate College Admissions Counselor (ACAC) to join our College Admissions team. This is a job in the Bay Area; therefore, in-person work is required. We are an extremely dynamic and collaborative company focused on providing top-tier expertise on admissions and tutoring to families. As a college admissions consultant, you would work closely with families as they navigate the changing college admissions process.
As part of a rapidly-growing enterprise, admissions counselors have the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one! We are passionate about education and are committed to providing an exceptional experience for both our families and employees. ACACs are uniquely positioned to gain valuable exposure to client relations and business development that will highly prepare them for future success, whether here or otherwise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
College Admissions Counseling
- Work directly with students in all facets of the application process including:
- Essay brainstorming and editing
- Application submission
- Test score strategy
- Deferral letters
- Work closely with the CEO to create, refine, and implement individualized student action plans
Academic Coaching and Mentoring
- Become one-on-one academic mentors for students by providing the support they need in various subject and/or test prep areas
- Complete our comprehensive training programs that equip you to successfully:
- Identify students’ unique strengths and weaknesses
- Build students’ curiosity and confidence in their own abilities
- Change students’ lives by reducing stress and guiding them through academic struggles
REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility
- Have a willingness to work evenings and weekends to meet objectives
Experience
- Experience education consulting or college admissions consulting preferred
- Experience in developing and/or completing complex projects
- Experience in working successfully in a group
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree from a nationally accredited university
Knowledge and Skills
- Exceptional writing ability
- The ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of people including executives, students, and other tutors
- A highly process-oriented and detail-oriented approach to work
- A high level of energy and sociability
- Ability to work independently across multiple disciplines and functions
- Experience with Microsoft Word and/or Google Docs
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, and marketing material are pluses
BENEFITS
- Competitive starting salary with unrivaled opportunity for compensation growth. Successful College Admissions Associates are expected to earn 10% or more compensation increases by exceeding expectations.
- Medical insurance reimbursement
- Two weeks paid leave, including sick leave
- Food stipend
- Performance bonuses
- Company and team-building events