College Counselor - Austin, United States - Hill Country Christian School of Austin

Description

The College Counselor is responsible for collaborating with the Director of College Guidance to ensure best practices and efficient operation of the academic guidance department of the Upper School.

• Must be a Christfollower who upholds, in word and deed, the Hill Country Christian School of Austin's Core Values and Statement of Faith.
• Must faithfully attend a church whose fundamental beliefs are in agreement with the Statement of Faith of this school.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be capable of exercising good judgment in evaluating situations, managing priorities, and making decisions.
• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to multitask with frequent interruptions.
• Must maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding the personal information of students and families.

• Provides support to the Director of College Guidance, offering assistance for various projects, events, and initiatives as needed and requested
• Adjusts daytoday priorities at the discretion of the Director of College Guidance, addressing any needs that arise related to Academic and College Guidance
• Takes responsibility for gathering and documenting information related to various initiatives throughout the school year (CCU registration, test registration, senior information spreadsheet)
• Share financial aid and scholarship information on a timely basis with students and families
• Offers assistance in the planning and execution of the annual College Fair along with periodic Texas college visits over the school year
• Coordinates and manages receptions for college admissions representatives on campus
• Offers assistance in the planning, execution, and proctoring of the PSAT, SAT School Day, and AP exam administrations
• Coleads and facilitates gradelevel presentations and guidance lessons for high school students
• Provides academic support and counseling to middle school students to the extent possible in preparation for course registration
• Participates in course registration presentations for middle school students during the spring semester
• Receives and processes schedule requests for middle school students within the designated add/drop period
• Applies and advocates the use of the Matthew 18 school policy for biblical conflict resolution

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time using repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements.
• Must be able to frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to operate a computer most of the time and frequently a copy and scanning machine.
• Must be flexible and adapt to various schedules and administrative changes.
• Possible exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.