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SalaryAIM Academy’s College & Career Counselor's primary role is to guide students and families through potential avenues for postsecondary study. Working closely with AIM’s Director of College & Career Counseling, this individual engages with junior and senior families, assisting students in exploring, applying to, and selecting the right college.
This individual also plays a key role in crafting a college readiness program for grades nine through twelve. At AIM, this includes teaching a semester-long, ninth grade career exploration course, helping students map out their academic journeys and goals, and assisting the Director of College & Career Counseling with ACT testing, AIM’s junior year College 101 class, and senior year dual enrollment.
Since AIM Academy is dedicated to the work of equity and diversity, candidates should value engaging in open dialogue, questioning, confronting assumptions, and attuning to all voices. We invite you to read of “Equity and Diversity Statement” on our website at www.aimpa.org
Primary Responsibilities:
College Counselor
- Advocate and contact for families in the postsecondary planning process.
- Collaborate with the Head of Upper School and Director of College Counseling to maintain proactive parent communication surrounding all aspects of the college program.
- Coordinate necessary individualized college meetings with students and families, and maintain a streamlined documentation process that supports these meetings.
- Facilitate workshops and family meetings to present important information throughout the college process in a timely manner.
Dual Enrollment Coach
- Assist with the coordination of course selection and registration.
- Collaborate with on-site university partners at AIM’s partner colleges (Temple, Drexel, Arcadia, Montgomery County Community College, and Chestnut Hill College)
- Coach AIM students on a path to successful completion of dual enrollment requirements.
Annual College and Career Fairs, and College Tour Coordinator
- Work with representatives at the College and Career level to ensure timely, positive, and productive experiences for Upper School students.
- Coordinate and host college visits throughout the school year.
- Plan and implement the College and Career Fairs (both happen in spring)
- Coordinate college tours for juniors at local colleges (happens in November)
Underclassmen Course Instructor and Developer
- Facilitate instruction for semester-long “Intro to 4 Threads” course for all Freshmen exploring various career pathways.
- Design and developing relevant course materials, experiences, and instruction aligned with the “4 Threads” curriculum.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required / Master’s Degree preferred in applicable field of study (school counseling, college counseling certificate) from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in the college admissions process, either guiding high school students in their application process or serving at the college level in admissions or career counseling.
- Ability to work closely and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and a copy of our EEO Self ID form to our Human Resources Coordinator Cheryl Ferst at cferst@aimpa.org.
