College Planning Advisor

Do you want to be a part of a team that empowers students, serves families, and inspires greatness in the next generation of young people?
Class 101 is a national college planning franchise on a mission to provide students and families with guidance in the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. As dedicated college advisors, we recommend potential colleges fitting clients’ factors and budgets, as well as assist in identifying a career path that aligns with their abilities and interests. We support students to achieve those goals in the most cost-effective manner possible.  We are seeking college planners at our Wausau office who love working with high school students to help guide them toward their future. In our office, you will work collaboratively with a passionate and fun team of college advisors to provide college planning to students through individual meetings. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, dedicated to the needs of his or her clients, and willing to learn and execute a proven system for delivering college planning. Job Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Building relationships with students to empower them to navigate the college process
• Encouraging, motivating, and keeping students on track as they progress through the college admissions process
• Assisting students to build a unique, personalized, and well-fit college list
• Guiding students through the essay writing process to create and refine main, supplemental, honors, and scholarship essays
• Gaining expertise in Class 101's curricula and general college knowledge
• Identifying student goals for college and career
• Understanding family college budgeting and helping families understanding financial aid processes
• Coaching, mentoring, and cheerleading for your students along their high school journey!

 Skills and Requirements:

• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Passion and heart for working with teenagers 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong combination of collaborative and leadership skills
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Self-starter 
• Passion for higher education 

Benefits

• Contract employment compensation 
• Exciting opportunities for growth and advancement 
• Strong team community and a collaborative environment
• Flexible scheduling 
• Part-time

Other Information

• https://class-101-careers.careerplug.com/jobs/1568254/apps/new

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Our mission is to provide families with expert guidance on the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. The end result? Students get into a great college at a price that families can afford. But it's not just about getting into college—it's about helping students find their future. Our one-on-one approach and comprehensive roadmap from 9th-to-12th grade makes the path to higher education more enjoyable for families. Learn more about Class 101 by visiting our company website. 

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Class 101 Corporate.