Top 29 College counselor Jobs in Chicago, Il

College Counselor
Hello College —Chicago, IL
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- School experience
- High school
- Public speaking
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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College Admissions Counselor (Part-Time)
Hello College —Chicago, IL
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- School experience
- High school
- Public speaking
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Athletics Admission Counselor
Roosevelt University —Chicago, IL
- $54,000 - $56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Counseling and Special Education, Special Education and Reading
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $3,765 - $4,555 a month
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Admissions Counselor
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $42,679 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Transfer Admission Counselor
Roosevelt University —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Public speaking
Admissions Counselor- IL- Admissions
Midwestern University —Downers Grove, IL
- $57,900 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Counseling and Special Education, Counseling
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $3,765 - $4,555 a month
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Assistant Director, Student Counseling Services
Northeastern Illinois University —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Master of Social Work
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling
Chicago State University —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Director of Wellbeing for Clinical Care
Columbia College Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $82,500 - $99,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Master of Social Work
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Postsecondary Counselor SY2026-SY2027
North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Office Coordinator-Counseling Center
Wheaton College —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Office
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Adjunct Counselor
Moraine Valley Community College —Palos Hills, IL
- $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Mgr. System Patient Access Quality Financial Counseling
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $45.59 - $74.19 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- 5 years
- HIPAA
Adjunct Faculty - Counselor Education - Chicago Campus
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- LPC
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
First-Year Admission Counselor
Elmhurst University —Elmhurst, IL
- $42,000 - $46,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
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Financial Aid Counselor
North Park University —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) On-Ground
Adler University —Chicago, IL
- $1,400 a month
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CHMC) On-Ground
Adler University —Chicago, IL
- $1,400 a month
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Doctoral degree
- Clinic experience

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College Counselor

Hello College
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $65,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance

Qualifications

School experience
Stakeholder engagement
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Drive
Family collaboration in education
Caseload management
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Academic institution experience
Parent communication
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Collaboration with other professionals for student support
Working with students
Client management
Working with families
School counseling services facilitation
Google Slides

Full Job Description

College Counselor Job Description

About HelloCollege

At HelloCollege, we help families navigate all aspects of college planning from start to acceptance. Our program consists of one-on-one virtual counseling sessions, interactive group workshops, online e-learning, and other educational resources. Our goal is to help students get into their top-choice college, reduce the costs of college, and graduate on time with a job in their major. Our role is to reduce the stress of students and parents by properly preparing and guiding students through college planning.

About the College Counselor Role

As a HelloCollege College Counselor, you will be responsible for guiding a caseload of students and families through the HelloCollege program. You will strive to ensure every student completes the program and accomplishes their college planning goals while also helping the company grow. This is a mid-level position for an experienced professional. The College Counselor will report to the Director of Counseling.

What Success Looks Like

Manage a caseload of up to 150 students according to HelloCollege program blueprint and counselor service level agreements including meeting cadence and support response times
Maintain expert knowledge of high school curricula, extracurricular and leadership choices, summer program applications, and standardized test planning to make recommendations regarding admissions strategies.
Maintain 95% healthy contact rating, 95% retention rate
Contribute to efforts to drive referrals, testimonials and online reviews
Conduct formal consulting sessions with students on a bi-monthly basis, chronicling and sharing with relevant stakeholders notes and action items
Maintain reasonable levels of communication with students and families outside of formal sessions through various channels (e.g. email, etc.)
Assists in overseeing partnerships with schools and organizations
Creates positive and lasting relationships with families
Diligently track all communication and keep client files updated in CRM
Facilitate and lead up to four online workshops/month based on your areas of subject matter expertise
Maintain knowledge of higher education and college planning trends
Actively participate in team meetings, knowledge sharing, shadowing and mentoring of other team members
Be an active leader in developing a positive company culture and promote company growth

What Skills And Experience Needed

Master’s degree or College Counseling certification required
Experience with highly selective college counseling, college admissions, school counseling, or student advising is required
Highly knowledgeable about selective, highly selective, and ivy level US colleges and universities
Ability to connect with students and parents from diverse academic, ethnic/racial, and financial backgrounds
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Strong case management skills: ability to juggle multiple priorities, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks appropriately
Proficient technology skills (required) using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and able to quickly learn how to use new programs/systems
Public speaking and event facilitation experience is expected

Additional Skills That Set You Apart

An outgoing personality with great energy and excellent virtual presence
A passion for helping students achieve better outcomes
Highly motivated and results-driven with a track record of meeting and exceeding goals
Experience working with students with learning differences
Average schedule is 12-8:30pm (CST)
Applicants in CST, MST, and PST time zones preferred
Workload varies by season, with busy season April-December
Salary range starting at $65,000

HelloCollege Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision
Employer Paid Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Unlimited PTO
Dedicated professional development days to visit and research colleges
Coverage for professional memberships (ex. NACAC)
Bonus incentives for referrals, reviews
Opportunity to earn extra income by conducting college planning consultations with prospective families

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