Description:

About Us:

Knovva Academy is an international education organization committed to the enhancement of educational quality and opportunity for youth around the world. Knovva provides tailor-made educational solutions, services, and products to support student, teacher, school, and governmental preparedness for the 21st century. From life-changing experiential learning opportunities to online and blended learning courses that go far beyond schools' standard curricula, Knovva provides the education necessary for youth to excel in our increasingly interconnected world.

Position Overview:

Knovva Academy is seeking a Full-time College Admissions Counselor. The College Counseling division of Knovva Academy is a boutique, personal, full-service college application service offering customized college planning solutions for students and families.

At Knovva, our college counselors help students explore their college and career options. College counselors assist students as they consider their priorities for their college experience. Counselors support students in researching options and ensure they complete all the necessary steps in the college application process.

Responsibilities

• Consultations: Plan and implement one-on-one private meetings between each student and a college counselor, which will be ongoing throughout the application process.
• College selection: Using data-driven metrics, help to match students with the ideal college for them.
• College essay support: One-on-one session involving multiple rounds of drafting and editing.
• Interview practice and techniques: Mock interviews, practice with different styles of interviewing and how to handle them.
• Webinars: Plan and deliver webinars on topics such as Applying Early or How to Write a Personal Statement.
• Personal college planning schedule: Using College Planner Pro, the counselor helps families chart the course of the application year, including deadlines for standardized tests, college application due dates, and more.

Qualifications

• BA or M.Ed in Education or related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• Experience with the college counseling process and the requirements to get into top schools
• Support students' ability to write compelling essays by helping with technical writing or background information in the student's subject area
• Experience with top-tier colleges and high schools (as a student and/or as an educator) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment
• Extensive experience in the college admission process or attendance at a high-level college or university with high admissions standards

The College Admissions Counselor is a full-time position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Extensive travel is not currently expected. Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not being offered at this time.

Knovva Academy is a passionate work environment with an international atmosphere and a welcoming staff. Knovva's core belief in the importance of diversity and open-mindedness is reflected both in its programs and in its workspace.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knovva Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To apply: Please submit your résumé along with a cover letter. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
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