Primary Responsibilities

• Guiding and assisting students through the entire college and financial aid application process through an intrusive counseling approach
• Planning and leading workshops for parents and students on key topics (financial aid planning, different types of institutions, scholarships, essay writing) related to the college admissions process
• Building and celebrating a school-‐wide college-‐going culture (e.g. publicly posting college acceptances, on-‐site admissions days, planning and leading senior acceptance assemblies, and other school-‐wide traditions)
• Ensuring parents and students comprehend the different application requirements, admissions policies, financial aid applications associated with different colleges
• Ensuring students take advantage of special opportunities made available to low-‐income students in the college search and application process (i.e. fee waivers, fly-‐in visits, university partner programs and scholarships)
• Participating in professional development opportunities offered by the Cristo Rey Network’s national office
• Maintaining a comprehensive list of scholarships and summer enrichment opportunities on Naviance Succeed or another database
• Assisting with the coordination of the ACT/ SAT assessments (EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, PSAT)
• Writing and managing the collection of letters of recommendations for all seniors
• Developing and maintaining a robust network of college admission professionals through regular communication and visits
• Visiting / touring college campuses with students
• Ensuring students participate in a College Fair each year
• Establishing, pursuing, and tracking clear school goals for college admissions, enrollment, persistence, and completion

Additional Responsibilities

• Participating in information programs hosted by colleges and universities in the region
• Representing your school at local, state and national college admissions conferences (ACT/College Board, NACAC), college fairs, and college tours
• Participating in professional development opportunities offered by local college access / admissions organizations (i.e. Association of College Admissions Counselors)
• Serving as an expert to students, parents and staff on the on the entire college search and selection process

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• At least two years of experience in college advising with with economically disadvantaged, racially diverse students and their families
• Strong understanding of the academic, financial, and social barriers to college access for underrepresented, first‐generation students
• Highly collaborative, dynamic leader with the ability to manage a large number professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; Bilingual preferred
• Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes”
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial school environment
• A belief that all students can succeed in college and career