| IDYLLWILD ARTS JOB OPPORTUNITY College Counselor The mission of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation is changing lives through the transformative power of art. The Idyllwild Arts Academy provides pre-professional training in the arts and a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum to a diverse student body of gifted young artists from all over the world. The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides arts instruction and experiences of the highest caliber to a diverse student population of all ages and abilities. Idyllwild is a small town located at over 5,000 feet on the western slopes of California's San Jacinto Mountains. Even though it seems far from the hustle and bustle of city life, the town and campus frequently hosts music festivals, prominent speakers and artists, and community events. Also, it is only two hours by car to Los Angeles and San Diego. OPPORTUNITY: College Counselor REPORTS TO: Director of College Counseling STATUS: Full Time - Exempt START DATE: August 15, 2022. The College Counselor at Idyllwild Arts reports to the Director of College Counseling. The College Counselor is responsible for the post-secondary placement of all seniors at IAA and for developing and maintaining close relationships with those universities, colleges, conservatories, and other programs that admit Idyllwild Arts Academy graduates. They work closely with families and students, as well as with the Arts Department Chairs to ensure the best possible options for placement. JOB DESCRIPTION The college counselor should have experience in an independent school or a college admissions office. They should be knowledgeable about arts training programs in all disciplines, and some direct knowledge of the arts is preferred. Good interpersonal skills are important both with adults and students since the "counseling" aspect of college counseling is central, leading with empathy. They should like working with a variety of people, be organized, and have both excellent writing skills and timely follow-through. - Establish and maintain strong relationships with college admissions directors and offices.
- Represent the school visit and assist Director of College Counseling in hosting college representatives to IAA campus.
- Represent the school with a high level of professionalism, including excellent writing and communication skills.
- Coordinate and supervise the program and calendar of all standardized testing for students including scheduling test dates, registering students, arranging for special 'prep' sessions, administering the tests, and providing pre- and post- test counseling.
- Continue to develop and build Life Skills curriculum for 11th and 12th grade students under the supervision of the Director of College Counseling.
- Work closely with Arts Department Chairs on placement, audition, and portfolio deadlines.
- Counsel individual students and families.
- Write recommendations for all seniors.
- Serve on regional college counseling organizations.
- Counsel families on financial aid resources and procedures.
- Maintain strong parent communication.
- Use and coordinate Scoir as the main system for keeping track of college applications, submitting recommendations, and transcripts.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS - Acts as a model of integrity
- Understands and maintains professional boundaries between students, colleagues, and parents
- Respects confidentiality
- Has a sense of humor and keeps things in perspective
- Exercises patience and good listening skills
- Flexible and has the ability to work under pressure
- Keeps a positive attitude
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