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College Counselor-Bilingual Mandarin

Novel Prep
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Irvine, California, United States
Bachelor's
Job description:

Key Responsibilities
1. Student Planning & Advising
  • Develop individualized extracurricular, volunteer, competition, research, and summer planning roadmaps for students in grades 9–11.
  • Provide customized guidance tailored to each student’s interests, academic strengths, and long-term college admissions objectives.
2. Opportunity Sourcing & Resource Management
  • Research, evaluate, and curate high-quality extracurricular opportunities, including internships, academic camps, service projects, and summer programs.
  • Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive resource database; establish and manage partnerships with external organizations to expand available opportunities.
3. Progress Monitoring & Guidance
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with students to assess participation, track progress, and ensure alignment with academic and personal development goals.
  • Support students in documenting extracurricular activities, drafting reflection summaries, and compiling portfolios for use in the college admissions process.
4. Parent & Faculty Engagement
  • Advise and educate parents on the strategic importance of extracurricular involvement in competitive college admissions.
  • Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and staff to promote holistic student growth and development.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Affairs, or a related field.
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in high school college counseling, student advising, or a comparable setting.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. college admissions processes, with particular expertise in the role of extracurricular engagement.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and guide high school students effectively.
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin and prior experience supporting international students are highly preferred.