High School Placement Counselor (NY)

July 24

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Excellence Community Schools

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ECS is a charter management organization supporting the Bronx Excellence & Stamford Excellence network of schools.

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Description

• Support in all aspects of the high school admissions process, including scholar essays and portfolios, test preparation, interviews, financial aid support, and school selection. • Collaborate with the Director of High School Placement to ensure a comprehensive and integrated high school placement process for all scholars. • Teach and assist with middle school (5th-8th grade) high school prep curriculum, preparing scholars for competitive independent day and boarding schools, Catholic, Specialized, and selective public schools. • Develop relationships with middle school parents through group and individual meetings regarding the high school placement process, which includes high school options, test prep, the application process, financial aid, etc. • Prepare scholars for various high school admission exams (SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, and TACHS), essays, and portfolios. • Support, coordinate and proctor practice exams and mock interviews for scholars. • Record meeting notes for each scholar and parent interaction. • Create and maintain scholar profiles. • Nominate scholars for academic enrichment, performing and visual arts, and competitive athletic programs. • Prepare scholars and families for open houses, visitation days, and registration for entrance exams. • Communicate closely and regularly with parents regarding the high school application process via phone, email, text, and in-person meetings. • Support with network High School Placement office hours for application support on occasional Saturdays or after school. • Process admissions documents and ensure timely submission of applications. • Support in the execution of High School Placement departmental summer programming. • Attend education fairs with scholars and families. • Provide support to the Director of High School Placement as needed. • Perform other associated duties and projects as assigned by the Director of High School Placement.

Requirements

• Dedicated to our mission. Committed to ensuring that each scholar is placed in the best fit high school. • Willingness to make things happen with a sense of urgency to ensure that each scholar is provided with optimal opportunities. • Experience in high school admissions, education, or nonprofit industry. • Prior teaching experience preferred and/or working with 5th through 8th grade students. • Knowledge of independent, selective public, specialized, charter, or catholic school admissions, academic advising, and financial aid. • Ability to work collaboratively and be a proactive team player. • Demonstrated commitment to educational opportunities and equity for underrepresented youth. • Excellent attention to detail, good judgment, a high level of integrity, adhering to deadlines. • Familiarity with MySchools, Ravenna, the SAO, and Gateway, preferred. • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to communicate and work with multiple stakeholders within and outside the organization. • Enthusiasm to support new projects and see them through. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. • Maintain a high level of sensitivity to different family cultures and dynamics. • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. • Fluency in Spanish or Bengali is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Insurance, dental, vision & 403b Retirement Plan • Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA • Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits and Life Insurance