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Company Name : Saint Martin de Porres High School
Location : Cleveland, OH
Position : High School College Admissions (Guidance) Counselor
Job Description : Saint Martin de Porres High School is seeking a dynamic, energetic and self-driven College Admissions Counselor to be part of an innovative college-prep and career readiness high school experience.OUR ORGANIZATION Saint Martin de Porres High School is part of the Cristo Rey Network of Catholic schools designed exclusively for students of modest means. Our competitive edge is our Corporate Work study program, which allows students to gain real world work experience while receiving a college preparatory education. Eighty percent of our students will be the first in their extended families to go to college. Our rigorous curriculum, which includes students working in a corporate environment, was designed specifically for our school by a committee of prestigious educational leaders. Saint Martin was founded in 2004, we are chartered by the state of Ohio and accredited through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association. Our mission of College and Career Readiness is centered around five pillars: Work, Study, Serve, Lead, and Pray.POSITION SUMMARYAs a college-preparatory school, it is the goal of Saint Martin de Porres to see that each of our scholars attend a four year, two year, or high-quality credentialed program directly upon graduation from high school. The College Admissions Counselor will collaborate with the College Counseling & Alumni Advising team to support and prepare our scholars for college.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThis is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities required of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.Co-facilitate weekly college readiness courses for Senior and Junior students.Guide students through all aspects of the college, financial aid (including FAFSA) and scholarship application processes.Manage a College Counseling advisory load of approximately 40-50 seniors.Assist with the implementation of out “Summer Melt” program to ensure alumni are directly enrolled in college.Identify summer programs and internships and guide students through application process.Arrange and coordinate college visits.Pursue professional development opportunities related to access and retention in higher education.Adapt to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, be receptive to new ways of completing tasks and flexible in carrying out assignments.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of College Counseling & Alumni Advising.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSMaster’s degree in Higher Education, College Admission Counseling, or a related field required.Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in higher education or college admission counseling will be considered in lieu of Master’s degree requirement.EXPERIENCE & COMMITMENTExperience working in an urban environment with high school aged students and/or experience working with college students.Strong knowledge of college admissions process, financial aid, and retention in higher education.Strong interest in continuing education.12-month position with scheduled hours Monday through Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm.Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.REQUIRED SKILLS & TRAITSDemonstrated commitment to a faith-based education.Organized, with very effective time management skills.Capable of managing several initiatives simultaneously while working in fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong team player.Must be personable, flexible and persistent.Ability to work with school technology (use of academic software, Microsoft Office, social media, etc.)Strong analytical and computer skills; ability to track and report data points as neededPHILOSOPHICAL ATTITUDE 1. Understands and completely embraces the Saint Martin de Porres High School mission and the Cristo Rey Network’s Eleven Standards for Mission Effectiveness.2. Believes that all learning should be set in meaningful context and related to real world experiences.3. Utilizes pedagogical approaches that include but are not limited to Habits of the mind, Socratic questioning, adult and peer coaching, adult and peer presentations, problem-based learning, constructionist approach, inquiry methods, appreciative inquiry methods, and other forms of active learning.4. Person of faith but not necessarily Catholic.5. Appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholicity which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral and social behavior of its students, staff and volunteers.6. Able and willing to do what it takes to get the job done even if it is not directly related to your job description.7. Strong sense of being a team player.Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment PolicySaint Martin de Porres High School encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission.Saint Martin de Porres High School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayWork Location: One location
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