Detroit Cristo Rey High School·Detroit, Michigan
The College Counselor guides students through the college and financial aid application process while building a school-wide college-going culture. They are responsible for managing relationships with stakeholders, coordinating assessments, and tracking student enrollment and persistence goals.
Position Summary: Reports to School Principal or Director of College Counseling
Collaborates Directly with Students, Parents, Faculty, and College Admissions Representatives
The College Counselor plays an essential role in ensuring all Cristo Rey students are on track to enroll and succeed in college. The position requires an extraordinary commitment to serving urban, low-‐income youth – most of whom will be the first in their family to pursue a degree – through the implementation of a comprehensive, four-‐year college counseling program. The position requires extensive experience with the college admissions process, a strong sense of low-‐income students’ and family needs in preparing for college, and the ability to manage key relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. In addition, candidates should be prepared to work closely with Naviance Succeed and integrate it into the workflow of the college counseling office.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess at least two years of experience in college advising with diverse, economically disadvantaged populations. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the barriers to college access for first-generation students are required.
Market context
In Michigan, college counselor openings often draw interest because schools and nonprofits need staff who can guide first-generation and economically disadvantaged students through admissions, financial aid, and persistence planning. These roles are competitive when candidates bring college advising experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with access barriers; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you’re considering applying, tailor your materials to show direct work with diverse student populations and concrete advising outcomes.
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