College Counselor-Extracurricular Planning (Bilubgual Mandarin)

Novel Prep

College Counselor-Extracurricular Planning (Bilubgual Mandarin)

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Position Objective:

    This role is responsible for guiding and supporting students in building a strategic extracurricular profile that enhances their college applications. The counselor will help students identify meaningful activities and opportunities that align with their academic interests and long-term goals.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Student Planning & Advising:

    -Work with students (grades 9–11) to design personalized extracurricular, volunteer, competition, research, and summer planning roadmaps.

    -Advise students based on individual interests, academic strengths, and target university goals.

    Opportunity Sourcing & Resource Management:

    -Research and curate high-quality extracurricular opportunities (e.g., summer programs, internships, service projects, academic camps).

    -Maintain an updated resource database and build connections with external organizations to expand opportunities for students.

    Progress Monitoring & Guidance:

    -Conduct regular check-ins with students to monitor engagement and outcomes.

    -Assist students in documenting their activities, preparing reflection summaries, and building a portfolio for college application use.

    Parent & Faculty Communication:

    -Educate parents on the strategic importance of extracurricular activities in the college admissions process.

    -Collaborate with teachers and other counselors to support students' holistic development.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Affairs, Human Resources, or related fields.

    Minimum of 2 years of experience in high school college counseling.

    Strong understanding of U.S. college admissions and the role of extracurriculars.

    Excellent communication, organization, and planning skills; ability to work well with teenagers.

    Fluency in English and Mandarin preferred; experience with international students is a plus.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $5,000.00 per month