Guiding and assisting students through the entire college and financial aid application process through an intrusive counseling approach
Planning and leading workshops for parents and students on key topics (financial aid planning, different types of institutions, scholarships, essay writing) related to the college admissions process
Building and celebrating a school-‐wide college-‐going culture (e.g. publicly posting college acceptances, on-‐site admissions days, planning and leading senior acceptance assemblies, and other school-‐wide traditions)
Ensuring parents and students comprehend the different application requirements, admissions policies, financial aid applications associated with different colleges
Ensuring students take advantage of special opportunities made available to low-‐income students in the college search and application process (i.e. fee waivers, fly-‐in visits, university partner programs and scholarships)
Participating in professional development opportunities offered by the Cristo Rey Network’s national office
Maintaining a comprehensive list of scholarships and summer enrichment opportunities on Naviance Succeed or another database
Assisting with the coordination of the ACT/ SAT assessments (EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT, PSAT)
Writing and managing the collection of letters of recommendations for all seniors
Developing and maintaining a robust network of college admission professionals through regular communication and visits
Visiting / touring college campuses with students
Ensuring students participate in a College Fair each year
Establishing, pursuing, and tracking clear school goals for college admissions, enrollment, persistence, and completion
Bachelor’s Degree required
At least two years of experience in college advising with with economically disadvantaged, racially diverse students and their families
Strong understanding of the academic, financial, and social barriers to college access for underrepresented, first‐generation students
Highly collaborative, dynamic leader with the ability to manage a large number professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; Bilingual preferred
Relentless focus on results, high level of accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes”
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial school environment
A belief that all students can succeed in college and career
