Job detail
College Counselor
Uncommon Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/6/2026
Location
Camden, New Jersey
Salary
$56,000 - $77,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
College counselors guide 11th and 12th-Grade students through the entire college application process, including career exploration, essay writing, and securing financial aid. They also build a culture of college readiness by advising on course selection and executing related events like career day and college visits.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a passionate commitment to the organization's mission and prior experience working with high school students and families, preferably in an urban or charter school setting with bipoc students. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred, along with a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeEvent ExecutionDigital LiteracyCareer ExplorationPowerSchoolResume BuildingWorkshop PlanningCollege Application ProcessFinancial Aid ApplicationNaviancePersonal Statement WritingScholarship ApplicationAdmissions Advocacy
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits
- Pension Program
- Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Paid Leave Of Absence
- Dependent Care (DCFSA)
- Health Saving Accounts (HSA)