School Year : 2026-27 Immediate Opening The Role of a College Counselor at Achievement First: The College Counselor will ensure that 100% of seniors apply and are accepted to the best-fit four year college or university. The College Counselor will work with our scholars and their families beginning in the spring of their junior year, starting with the college list research process. The College Counselor supports seniors through every phase of the college application process including but not limited to college list creation, application essays (personal statements), supplemental essays, financial aid applications, interviews and advocacy work, and deciding which college to attend.

The ideal candidate will possess an extensive knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid processes – including relevant state information - as well as the skills necessary to help students be successful in college. Chief among these are entrepreneurialism, systems-driven, organized, relentlessness, creative problem solving, and follow-through. The ideal candidate will also possess research, networking, and communication skills to connect students to unique programs on college campuses.

In order to meet these ambitious goals, an ideal candidate must also plan carefully in order to ensure strategic use of time and resources. The College Counselor will report directly to the Dean of College.

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and deadlines, admissions policies and financial aid applications associated with different colleges Write and manage the collection of Letters of Recommendations for all seniors, including providing professional development and coaching for the Letter of Recommendation writing process for all teachers College/University Relationship Development Contact and meet with campus admissions representatives to build positive relationships and market AF applicants Become familiar with the academic and social environments at the various colleges seniors are considering in an effort to recommend suitable matches Develop and maintain a robust network of college admission professionals through regular communication and high school visits from colleges and universities that best support first generation, low- income college students College Department Team Member Assist with the administration of the SAT assessments (PSAT and SAT) Attend and give input on planning for overnight college trip for seniors Work with other members of the school-based college team to ensure alignment of summer opportunities and collect feedback from Alumni Counselor (when there are eventually alumni) Assist with specific projects and areas as determined by the Dean of College (based on expertise and knowledge base of college counselor).

NY College Counselor Immediate Opening (2026-2027)