Job detail
College & Career Readiness Counselor
Uncommon Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/8/2026
Location
Rochester, New York
Salary
$52,000 - $68,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The counselor will teach college and career readiness courses while providing individualized postsecondary counseling to students. They are also responsible for managing postsecondary readiness operations and building partnerships with colleges and workforce programs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in a secondary school setting. Strong organizational skills, data-Driven decision-Making, and the ability to build relationships with diverse student populations are required.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunicationOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingRecord keepingData analysisTransition planningCultural competenceStudent supportPartnership developmentCareer readinessAcademic planningCollege counselingInstructional differentiationPostsecondary advisingIEP meeting participation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Mental health support
- Wellness benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Employer match
- Health saving account
- Paid leave of absence
- Dependent care account
- 403(b) retirement savings program
- Paid winter and summer holidays