College Counselor(Bilingual Mandarin)

Job description:

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.
• 1- 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.