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Novella Prep motivates and teaches students how to achieve their academic potential with improved grades, increased test scores, and helps them prepare to be considered for admission into and find success at the best-fitting colleges through proven holistic methods. We deep dive into helping students perform at their academic best by starting from the inside — before investing time and resources into academic or test prep tutoring. Our proven holistic method (Retention, Relationships, and Responsibility) empowers students to be the author of their own plan, incorporating smart tutoring in ways that are far more effective and efficient.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced college admissions or advising professionals to support students in grades 10 through college with the college readiness and application process. Our programs provide early, mindful planning which balances academic advising with college planning for optimal results. We support each student’s individual needs on the road to discovering, attending, and achieving at the best-fitting college. This role will serve in the capacity of advisor with a potential leadership opportunity within the organization.
Responsibilities include:
Novella Prep motivates and teaches students how to achieve their academic potential with improved grades, increased test scores, and helps them prepare to be considered for admission into and find success at the best-fitting colleges through proven holistic methods. We deep dive into helping students perform at their academic best by starting from the inside — before investing time and resources into academic or test prep tutoring. Our proven holistic method (Retention, Relationships, and Responsibility) empowers students to be the author of their own plan, incorporating smart tutoring in ways that are far more effective and efficient.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced college admissions or advising professionals to support students in grades 10 through college with the college readiness and application process. Our programs provide early, mindful planning which balances academic advising with college planning for optimal results. We support each student’s individual needs on the road to discovering, attending, and achieving at the best-fitting college. This role will serve in the capacity of advisor with a potential leadership opportunity within the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Meets one-on-one with students virtually as a guide students to: cultivate their college portfolio, select appropriate courses, plan visits, develop test-taking strategies and plans, complete essays and applications, prepare for interviews, develop resumes, manage waitlists and decisions, negotiate financial aid where appropriate, support transition and college success, and provide career path advisement
- Continue support, development, and maintenance of foundational study skills already established or taught concurrently by a Novella teacher
- Manages and is responsive to student deadlines and reviews of application materials
- Meets with Novella staff regularly to discuss student progress, issues, and areas for improvement
- Additional responsibilities, as needed
- Minimum 10 years experience in college admissions, higher education, or related area (preferred)
- Knowledge of admissions criteria, selection processes, and key strategies to navigate the application and advisement process
- Ability to meaningfully engage with students virtually
- Strong time management, communication, and organization skills
This is a remote position.
