Fusion Academy District Lead Post Secondary Counselor Los Angeles Remote Job Listing at Fusion in United States of America (Job ID 6557127)

Description

Fusion Academy: District Lead Post-Secondary Counselor, Los Angeles Area (Remote/ Virtual)

Compensation: Competitive Salary, Benefits, Retirement (401K) Range: $60-70k based on expereince.

Hiring Immediately!

Looking to make a direct, meaningful, and lasting impact on the lives of students? Fusion Academy Post-Secondary Counselors (PSC) work one to one with students to explore their future and build strategic plans to achieve their goals after high school! Ideal candidates for this role are located in Los Angeles, CA or surrounding areas, Licensed School Counselors or former Higher Ed Professionals who lead with their hearts and provide students with the personalized support they need to pursue their dreams!

The District Lead Post-Secondary Counselor is a full-time salaried leadership role on the nationwide team of Fusion Academy Post-Secondary Counselors. This position supports 9 Fusion Academy campuses in the Los Angeles Area and reports directly to the Fusion Academy PSC Manger (West). At Fusion Academy, we're changing lives one student at a time! Come be a part of this growing nationwide network of College and Career Readiness experts.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Student Support and 1:1 Counseling

• Provide a dynamic virtual 1:1 teaching and counseling experience to students via credit bearing Post Secondary preparation courses, and non credit bearing Post Secondary Counseling enrichment packages. 
• Mentor students in exploring post secondary options; 4 year college or university, 2 year junior or community college, gap year, vocational and tech or trade schools, apprenticeships, military, or direct to career and more! 
• Navigate and utilize college and career readiness tools like SCOIR, YouScience to identify student aptitudes, interests, abilities and link them to their future goals. 
• Read, analyze, and interpret transcripts, GPA's, and other academic records to make recommendations and provide guidance for college or university prospects. 
• For College Bound students; provide comprehensive support through the college application and admissions process, standardized test preparation plans, developing personal statement and supplemental essays, assist in distributing financial planning resources as needed, and more! Craft detailed counselor letters of recommendation and successfully navigate the college application materials submission process for students on your active roster. 
• Communicate effectively with colleges and universities to ensure admission requirements have been met for college bound Fusion student. 
• For Non - College Bound students; assist with resume building, interview techniques, career preparation, and developing professional presence. 
• Connect and collaborate with the Nationwide Post Secondary Counseling team, supporting over 80 Fusion Academy campuses across the country and Fusion Global Academy. 

Annual PSC Consultations and Outreach

• Manage annual PSC consultation opportunities (outreach and execution) for all full-time families in the district annually
• Oversee the distribution of outreach materials to families, to inform and enage them in PSC Services at Fusion 
• Track consultation outcomes and follow-ups in Salesforce/ SIS for comprehensive reporting. 

PSC Programming and Events Coordination

• Collaborate with district campuses to organize unique college and career events; virtual or in-person college and career fairs, virtual PSC webinars, local college and university tours. 
• Develop and maintain a calendar of PSC-related opportunities accessible to all district campuses. 
• Support with the distribution of Senior Exit Survey for district campuses and data collection. 

Professional Development and Outreach: 

• Attend local, regional, or national PSC-related conferences within the approved budget. 
• Expand the PSC Contacts List by adding at least five qualified higher education or career professionals annually. 
• Connect with campus leadership to address specific campus needs and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. 

PSC Meetings and Internal Collaboration 

• Collaboration is key on the PSC team as we leverage the experience and expertise of our nationwide team!
• Connect with the team during scheduled monthly meeting rhythms and consistent 1:1's with the PSC Manager
• Actively engage in Fusion Academy district/ national; positional calls as needed, contributing to district-wide strategies and initiatives specific to PSC.

Performance Indicators

• Support and maintain a caseload of students enrolled in PSC services
• Ensure timely submission of documentation, including daily summaries, file checks, and college application processes. 
• Exceed district engagement goals for PSC consultations and college/career event participation. 
• Meet standards for professional development, outreach, and engagement in PSC meetings. 

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience in Post Secondary Counseling, School Leadership/ Administration, College and Career Readiness, Educational Consulting, or Higher Ed and Admissions Counseling.
• Advanced Degree (MA, MS, MEd, or higher) in School Counseling, Educational Psychology, Education, Mental Health Counseling, or related field. License in Professional School Counseling and/ or College Counseling Certificate
• Fusion Academy is currently accepting employment applications for remote and virtual applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, Washington, Wisconsin.
• Fusion PSC's must have comprehensive knowledge of the college admissions process and experience guiding students through the complex college search and admissions process.
• Candidates will have knowledge of alternative post secondary options such as vocational, apprenticeships, or gap year programs and be able to support students in preparing for the workforce or finding internship opportunities.
• Candidates needs to have an innate passion for nurturing and support adolescents. Experience with Neurodivergent Students with Learning Disabilities is a plus.
• Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized, entrepreneurial individual who leads and mentors with love!
• Culture is crucial! Fusion PSC's connect and collaborate regularly in a remote environment. Candidates must be proficient in building trust, rapport, and relationships in a virtual landscape.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

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