College Counselor

Position Name: College Counselor
Supervisor: Director of College Counseling
Job Descriptions:

1.Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to advise and assist students with academic and career development.
2.Evaluate students’ attributes and assist them in realizing their objectives.
3.Pay attention to societal and cultural differences in all student matters.
4.Guide students and their parents/guardians through the college admissions and application process.
5.Guide students and others in understanding and utilizing Cialfo, the college admission data management system.
6.Provide guidance and resources and teach tools to navigate the college search and application process.
7.Educate students on appropriate interviewing techniques, self-assessment tools, and application essay writing techniques, etc.
8.Meet individually with student(s) and parents/to explore and identify appropriate college options. Communicate regularly with counselor.
9.Guide students and their parents/guardians through the college admissions and application process.
10.Educate families about college admissions and financial aid or scholarship possibilities in different countries through regular workshops.
11.Maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child.
12.Teach one 6-block course other than the college counseling course.
13.Maintain a strong working knowledge of colleges and universities, which includes making regular visits to colleges. Stay current on high education changes. Understand the college admission process at a variety of institution types and selectivity levels.
14.Serve as a general resource for students, parents, and faculty regarding admission criteria and college data.
15.Cooperate with parents, academic staff and external partners.
16.Implement and facilitate educational and training workshops for academic staff.
17.Arrange college visits and trips to local college fairs; coordinate college event planning and implementation; invite college admissions officers to visit the school and meet with students.
18.Participate in events throughout the year sponsored by the College Counseling Office, such as evening college fairs, workshops, college trips, and the Spring College Visit trip.
19.Prepare and send supplementary materials such as transcript, letter of recommendation to colleges.
20.Assist with other related duties as assigned by Director of College Counseling.
21.Be flexible, and assist with any other duties, tasks or jobs as may be reasonably requested by school.

Savings Potential

Given the low cost of living in our community and the school's comprehensive package, significant savings potential is available.

Accommodation

RMB 4,000 housing allowance paid directly with salary (already included in the suggested salary figures listed above)

Flights/Transport

Annual roundtrip flight benefit provided with flexible alternatives.

Moving Allowance

RMB10,000 relocation allowance by reimbursement / RMB 5,000 for domestic transfer.

Dependent Opportunities

Tuition waiver for up to 2 children.

Medical

High-end medical insurance for the whole family is provided by Cigna. Worldwide coverage (excl. USA) with 20% co-pay on private practices.

Bonus

Year-end bonus of up to 200% of monthly salary given annually (conditions apply);
Loyalty bonuses are given at certain stages of one's Tsinglan tenure;
A contract renewal bonus is given for the first-time contract renewal (as of Aug 2024).