College Guidance Counselor

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION.

Second Baptist School University-Model® (SBSUM) is currently seeking a full-time COLLEGE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Reports To: Dean of Academics
• Work Hours: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
• Work Calendar: Eleven Months

JOB SUMMARY.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Meet with parents to discuss and provide information about their student’s college admissions process and college financial aid options.
• Oversee the fall application process as students finalize their college lists and submit applications.
• Visit college campuses, and pertinent college conferences, to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with college admissions staff.
• Work closely with parents, their students and the athletics department to successfully navigate the NCAA ClearingHouse process.
• Work closely with faculty to train and guide the recommendation letter process for students applying to colleges.
• Oversee student, parent, and faculty use of the online database Naviance and keep the database up to date using information from the school learning management system.
• Organize and oversee all aspects of PSAT and Advanced Placement including testing on campuses.
• Assist in hosting the system-wide annual college fair at SBS schools.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED. 

To perform this job successfully, candidates must:

• Have a strong desire to be part of the leadership team at SBSUM, a Christian college-preparatory school, which is a ministry of Second Baptist Church.
• Have at least three or more years of experience in college counseling, college admissions or high school counseling.

CANDIDATE SUMMARY.

We seek the following in qualified candidates:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; a master’s degree is preferred.
• A strong Christian testimony and a calling to serve as a positive Christian role model to our students.
• A heart to provide exceptional customer service to all members of the community.
• A desire to lead and support all school-wide initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in technology and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• A responsible steward of the school’s resources and a personal commitment to support the school’s fundraising efforts as able.
• A strong work ethic and organizational skills.

Advanced Placement training/experience, independent school teaching, and prior knowledge of Second Baptist Church and School are all considered a plus.