K8 School - Academic Counselor (1-5 yrs)

Job Responsibilities for Academic Counselor :

- Review prospective student applications for school admission

- Research and verify the accuracy of application information

- Follow-up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information.

- Contact applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendations, and applications.

- Create profiles for each applicant and work collaborative with other counselors to review make final approvals

- Coordinate applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed

- Meet with and interview prospective students prior to final application decisions

- Create and maintain recruitment guidelines and goals to use for future recruitment efforts

Qualifications for Academic Counselor :

- An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in any related field may be preferred

- 0-1 years of experience for entry-level positions

- Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver information effectively and persuasively

- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Ability to work extended hours during critical admissions seasons

- Highly organized with a distinct propensity for timeliness and professional.