College and Career Counselor

College and Career Counseling

• Provide individualized college and career counseling for approximately 160 seniors annually.
• Prepare approximately 160 juniors each year for the college application process, including timelines, testing strategies, essays, and applications.
• Meet regularly with students and parents to discuss postsecondary planning, vocational discernment, and decision-making.
• Assist students in interpreting career assessments and developing postsecondary plans using Schoolinks.

College Applications and Documentation

• Write letters of recommendation, advocate for the completion of letter requests on behalf of the students, and complete counselor evaluations and supplemental materials.
• Process transcript requests and ensure timely submission of academic records.
• Track college applications, acceptances, scholarship awards, and enrollment decisions for graduating seniors.

Programs, Events, and Family Education

• Design and implement workshops and informational events addressing college planning, financial aid, scholarships, essays, athletic recruiting, apprenticeships, and military options.
• Coordinate and host on-campus visits by college admissions representatives, military recruiters, and trade organizations.

External Partnerships and Professional Engagement

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with college and university admissions representatives.
• Remain actively involved in professional organizations such as SLACC, NACAC, and MoACAC.
• Stay current with local and national trends in college admissions, financial aid, and postsecondary education.

Scholarships, Testing, and Specialized Programs

• Oversee the Missouri A+ Scholarship Program, including enrollment, progress tracking, reporting, and transcript verification.
• Promote and support student participation in LuSo’s ACT preparation program.
• Assist academic counselors with standardized testing coordination and reporting as needed.
• Identify and promote local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities and assist students with scholarship searches, applications, essays, interviews, and recommendation materials.

Dual Credit, NCAA, and NAIA Coordination

• Serve as the SLU 1818 Dual Credit Program Coordinator.
• Advise students on AP and dual credit opportunities.
• Maintain accurate course descriptions and student transcripts in NCAA and NAIA eligibility portals.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and values of Lutheran education.
• Caring Christian man or woman of faith and an active member of a Christian church.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and faculty.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative, flexible team member committed to student advocacy.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Missouri School Counseling certification preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in a school counseling or college counseling setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with Schoolinks, Google Workspace, and college application platforms.