College Admissions Counselor

About The Princeton Review The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of college- and graduate school–bound students achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The company’s Tutor.com brand is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 22 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. Follow the company on LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram . Summary of Position: The C ollege A dmissions C ounselor’s primary role is to provide comprehensive academic and college advising retail services to students with diverse interests and abilities. College Counselors for The Princeton Review assist students and families with all aspects of the college preparation, search, and application process. T he C ollege C ounselor may also be presented with special projects pertaining to other needs of the organization. $50-$ 90 / hr based on 15-30 hours/week during application season (September-November) What you will do: Under the direction and supervision of The Director of College Admissions Counseling, the C ollege A dmissions C ounselor will: Work with both middle and high school students through all aspects of the college admissions process; Manage time to accommodate a pre-determined caseload of students. Caseloads may vary year-to-year based on company need and counselor availability; Collaborate as part of a two-part team that includes C ollege A dmissions C oaches and other counselors (program dependent) ; Meet with potential customers through online video meetings or phone calls to consult on program options, o nboard families , and assist in deadline and program management (program dependent) ; Counsel families through high pressure situations; Deliver college admissions focused webinars, social media events, and assist with other marketing endeavors, as needed and time allows; Assist with the delivery of institutional programming, as needed and time allows; Who You are: Bachelor’s degree required ; higher level degree preferred A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in undergraduate admissions at a selective college or university required ; high school or independent counseling experience also preferred A deep knowledge of the college admissions and application process with a desire to remain “on trend” in the field of college admissions and counseling A “people” person who makes others feel at ease, is engaging, flexible, and is collaborative by nature Exceptional writing skills with a deep knowledge of college essay editing Exceptional communication and public speaking skills Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed, especially during the application season from August through December Excellent time management and productivity skills High level of accountability in all areas of work The Princeton Review and Tutor.com offer a competitive salary which commensurates with experience and skills. US Pay Range $50 — $90 USD The Princeton Review is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Princeton Review’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Princeton Review also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also The Princeton Review’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Review Privacy Policy for California Applicants