Posted: 08-Jul-25
Location: San Jose, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $90K - $120K
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Presentation High School
Job Classification: Staff
Position Title: College Counselor
Position Type: Full-time, 10-month
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: VP of Student Services
Supervises: None
Salary Range: $90K - $120K
About Presentation High School:
Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and a passion for our mission.
Position Summary
The College Counselor is responsible for guiding students through the successful transition to postsecondary education. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of college admissions and financial aid topics and processes, excellent time management, and outstanding communication skills in all expressions: personal, written, verbal, and technological. Must be willing to travel several times throughout the year to attend professional development workshops and conferences, and to meet and network with representatives from colleges and universities.
Duties and Specific Responsibilities
- Model for students the mission and values of Presentation High School
- Meet with students in caseload individually at least twice a year and with families in their junior and senior years, advising and guiding students through the college application and selection process.
- Inform students, families, and staff of current college admissions policies, procedures, and deadlines.
- Provide assistance and advice in student course selection and its impact on college selection.
- Provide college materials such as catalogs, viewbooks, applications, directories, and computer software programs to assist students in the college search process.
- Organize and coordinate college-related workshops and evening programs for parents and students to attend.
- Write letters of recommendation on behalf of students for college admission as well as for scholarships, internships, and other opportunities.
- Provide financial aid forms and applications to students.
- Attend workshops concerning college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
- Network, build, and maintain relationships with college admissions officers.
- Guide students and others in understanding and utilizing Scoir, the college admission data management system. Provide guidance and resources, and teach tools to navigate the college search and application process. Guide students and their parents/guardians
- Schedule and attend college representatives’ presentations in the Fall.
- Compile and organize information for the College Counseling Guide for Juniors in the Spring.
- Attend college conferences that are held each year. (UC, CSU, WACAC, NACAC)
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of colleges and universities, which includes making visits to colleges. Stay current on higher education changes.
- Support Presentation’s co-curricular programs and engage in student life by supporting campus ministry, service, athletics, student leadership, and clubs.
- Any additional tasks as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three to five years of experience in college admissions or college counseling is preferred.
- Understand the college admission process at a variety of institution types and selectivity levels.
- Experience working with high school students from diverse faith, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Total resonance with the mission, vision, and values of Presentation High School and the Catholic education tradition, including a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
- Knowledge of relevant applications, including SCOIR, is preferred.
- Excellent organization, verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Available and willing to work occasional co-curricular & evening events, including overnight field trips.
- Ability to work well with students, colleagues, and parents.
- A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Presentation community.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
The College Counselor must be able to
- Lift and/or carry a moderate weight of 10 pounds
- Sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive hand motions
- Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
- Work with frequent interruptions
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described below represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Typical office environment
- Mostly an indoor office environment
- Offices with equipment noise
- Offices with frequent interruptions
EEO Statement:
Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disability.