About College Planning Experts
Are you a passionate educator or counselor who believes every student deserves a clear roadmap to their dream college? College Planning Experts is seeking a dedicated College Counselor to empower families through the complex college planning and admissions process. Our firm exists to ensure no family navigates this journey alone or unprepared: Founder Brian Safdari turned his own heartbreak—losing top university offers and incurring heavy student debt due to a lack of guidance—into a mission that has unlocked $1B+ in funding for over 25,000 families. As a College Counselor, you will go beyond basic guidance to deliver strategic college placement, career planning, and funding alignment, providing families the freedom and clarity to live according to their deepest values. Working alongside our collaborative team, you will own the counseling experience from day one while continuously growing as our firm expands.
Role Overview
The College Counselor will manage a roster of students, providing end-to-end guidance through the college application journey. Your goal is to keep student stress low while maximizing their chances of admission to their top-choice schools. This role requires a deep understanding of admissions trends, personality profiling, and strategic application crafting.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Guidance
- Action Plans: Create personalized plans of action using personality profiling software to align with student needs and goals.
- Workshops: Conduct quarterly workshops for various class years to educate families on the evolving admissions process.
- Timeline Management: Provide and manage detailed timelines for students based on their current high school year.
- Academic Advising: Review class selections to ensure graduation requirements are met and suggest courses/testing (SAT/ACT) that highlight student strengths.
Admissions & Application Management
- College List Building: Research and draft “best-fit” college lists based on academic, social, and financial criteria.
- Strategy: Craft personalized admission strategies tailored to the specific culture and requirements of each institution.
- Application Excellence: Complete and review applications (Common App, UC, CSU, etc.) to ensure students stand out; provide expert critiques of admissions essays.
- Portals: Assist students in creating and monitoring student portals for decision updates and document requests.
- Interviews & Recs: Provide guidance on securing strong letters of recommendation and prep students for admissions interviews.
Administrative & Technical
- SEM: Utilize Student Enrollment Management (SEM) best practices.
- Tracking: Ensure all official transcripts are sent and all deadlines are strictly met.
- Software: Maintain proficiency in various college planning databases and software.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree in Educational Counseling (Required).
- Credentials: Valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential and a specialized Certificate in College Counseling.
- Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a college admissions counselor.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of current college admissions requirements and Student Enrollment Management (SEM).
- Tech Savvy: Proficient literacy in various software, online databases, and college application portals.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage the emotional aspects of the college search for both students and parents.
Compensation & Benefits
- Location: Remote / Hybrid (Santa Clarita, CA / National)
- Pay Structure: Counselors are paid on a competitive one-time flat fee per student basis. This allows for flexibility and a focus on quality outcomes for each family.
How to Apply: Send your resume to Genessy Safdari:
Email: GSafdari@CollegePlanningExperts.com
Phone: (818) 201-4847
