College Counselor (Project Management)

The College Counselor is responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource rich, educational, communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement 

Position Responsibilities

• Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment
• Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college placement, higher education, testing and compliance
• Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students
• Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions
• Prepare reports and analyzes data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students
• Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, scholarships applied, college acceptance and scholarships received
• Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics
• Partner with internal resources including coaches, registrar, admissions, etc. diligently following up to ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area or the equivalent experience in related field
• Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions policies, and financial aid procedures
• Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement
• Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about colleges and admissions process
• Experience with MS office suite
• Ability to work with international students

 

Preferred Skills

• Strong connections with colleges
• Master's degree in relevant subject area
• Bilingual

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
• Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
• Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required