Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130


Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The College Prep Program Counselor position is part of the Undergraduate Admissions Office team reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions that focuses on advising and supporting students participating in the College Prep Program. The College Prep Program Counselor will be based at WashU and will primarily serve students who are part of WashU’s College Prep Program. This position will advise, remotely and in person, high school students who participate in CPP through the college process. This includes virtual meetings with students and regular virtual accessibility, presentations on applying to college, and regular in-person meeting opportunities. Additionally, the College Prep Program Counselor will assist in executing programs for the group of students served by the College Prep Program, including visits to colleges in our region, campus workshops, and the College Prep Program’s Summer Academy which takes place over several weeks in the summertime in residence at WashU.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
College Advising
- Provide individual college advising with students participating in the College Prep Program or identified by their school or community organization as high talent but needing more support in understanding or accessing a selective college.
- Host virtual and in-person events with students and schools to promote college-going, assist with application completion, provide essay support, and provide financial aid counseling.
- Is available to students via phone, email, or in person at WashU.
Program Management
- Work with the Associate Director who oversees the College Prep Program to plan and execute activities for the College Prep Program, including staffing, planning on and off campus programs and supporting the execution of the residential Summer Academy.
- Provide support to other project area(s) and program(s) as assigned by supervisor and/or departmental leadership.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- The position will be located remotely. As conditions merit, working in an open office environment may be required.
- Travel and attendance at many events on and off campus is necessary.
- Work outside of normal business hours is necessary throughout the year.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at a desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
- Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.
- Must transport recruitment materials to high school visits, college fairs, and group meetings.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
- Position requires heavy use of the computer in the office and at home.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license and good driving record are required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working in an educational setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the high school college counseling process and academic requirements for qualification to high selective colleges and universities.
- Experience working with students in 9-12th grades.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Confidentiality, Data Interpretations, Group Presentations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Presentations, Professional Judgement, Taking Initiative, Working Independently, Written Communication
Grade
G08
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
