Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) is seeking a highly qualified College Counselor to join our team of dedicated faculty members. The College Counselor plays a pivotal role in guiding high school students and their families through the complex college admissions process. This position requires a deep understanding of college admissions trends, financial aid, and standardized testing, as well as a passion for supporting students' academic and personal growth. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organized, and possess the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, and college admissions representatives.

Responsibilities:

College Counseling Class:

• Implement a college counseling course
• Be available for two Student Meeting Blocks (SMB) per week
• Write report cards, including course comment, student comment, and recognition statements
• Take attendance (SMS is Renweb)
• Update Canvas LMS with information, assignments, and missing/completed work status

Student Advising:

• Provide individualized guidance to students on college selection, application strategies, essay writing, and interview preparation
• Develop personalized college lists based on students' academic profiles, interests, and career aspirations
• Counsel students on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and help them develop test preparation plans
• Support students in identifying and pursuing scholarship opportunities
• Maintain regular communication with students and families throughout the college application process
• Financial Aid assistance, scholarship search assistance, FAFSA & CSS Profile
• Update Canvas LMS with student work and progress
• Write report cards for students at the end of T1 for 12th grade, and T2 and T3 for 11th grade

Program Development and Delivery:

• Guide students in the Path of Purpose program, which is designed to ensure that each student effectively engages in the school program and develops a college resume
• Develop and implement workshops and presentations on various aspects of college admissions for students and parents
• Organize and facilitate college visits (virtual and in-person) for students
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure alignment between academic programming and college readiness
• Stay current on college admissions trends, policy changes, and best practices

Administrative and Communication:

• Manage and update student application data using Scoir or similar college counseling platforms
• Write comprehensive counselor recommendations and coordinate teacher recommendations
• Track list of faculty asked to complete letters of recommendation\
• Act as a liaison between students, parents, and college admissions offices
• Prepare and submit all necessary documentation for college applications, including transcripts and school profiles
• Track student application progress and outcomes
• Send out regular College Counseling updates and newsletters
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications to update the school profile as needed.

Standardized Test Administration (SAT & ACT):

• Acts as backup test coordinator for both SAT and ACT
• SAT & ACT Test Dates: 8-12 test dates in the fall and spring
• Provide Academic Dean with test data
• Coordinate Test Prep Class with Academic Dean (completed in March for 11th graders)

Active Program:
Participation in the Active Program will be based on background, skill set, and availability. It will likely include fall and spring outdoor trips and participation in our Interim program, a two-week immersive course of study.

Job Classification: Full-Time Exempt
Supervisor: Head of School

To apply: Please complete the CRMS Employment Application along with a resume and cover letter, and send via email to employment@crms.org. CRMS is an equal opportunity employer.

About Colorado Rocky Mountain School

The Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) is a college-preparatory independent high school located thirty miles northwest of Aspen in the mountains of western Colorado. CRMS’s average enrollment is 175 students in grades 9-12 from various countries. Key to the underpinnings of our progressive and experiential program is close faculty-student relationships and a skill-based academic curriculum balanced with outdoor activities that challenge young people to develop skills, judgment, responsibility, as well as a service ethic. Also significant are tasks related to daily life and the well being of the community. Our balanced curriculum of rigorous college-preparatory courses, wilderness education, and service learning, all in a residential setting, allows students to cultivate academic excellence, critical thinking, and community-mindedness.

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