College Counselor

The College Counselor is responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource rich, educational, communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement 

Position Responsibilities


* Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment


* Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college placement, higher education, testing and compliance


* Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students


* Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions


* Prepare reports and analyzes data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students


* Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, scholarships applied, college acceptance and scholarships received


* Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics


* Partner with internal resources including coaches, registrar, admissions, etc.

diligently following up to ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement


* Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations


* Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis.


* Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment


* Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes


* Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  


* Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area or the equivalent experience in related field


* Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions policies, and financial aid procedures


* Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement


* Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about colleges and admissions process


* Experience with MS office suite


* Ability to work with international students

 

Preferred Skills


* Strong connections with colleges


* Master’s degree in relevant subject area


* Bilingual

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment


* Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.


* Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.


* Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fie...