Academic & College Counselor

Role Description

Academic & College Counselor

This position offices in-person, on campus

Role Summary

The Academic & College Counselor provides academic, post-secondary, and career counseling to Valor Christian students in grades 10-12. These services include course mapping across a student's time at Valor Christian, designed to foster a student's post-secondary aspirations; serving in a support role throughout a student's academic journey and liaising with the student's teachers; shepherding senior students through the college application process; serving as a representative of Valor Christian to college admissions offices and local representatives. There is a strong focus on strategic academic counseling with students so they are prepared for successful admission into competitive colleges. Further, the Academic & College Counselor also works collaboratively with the Social and Emotional Services team and the Dean's office at Valor Christian to ensure a student's behavioral, social, and spiritual health is well-shepherded across the student's career.

Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college-preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school's Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school's vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant's heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school's beliefs and values.

Responsibilities

• Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ
• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships, and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody an other-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions
• Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor Christian High School
• Accept and uphold Valor's values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor's Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life / lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work
• Support Students' Post-Secondary Aspirations
• Coordinate post-secondary, college, and career planning, focusing on helping students follow their collegiate ambitions and finding the right college fit
• Prepare students so they become attractive college applicants through course mapping, regular check-ins, and recommendations regarding testing and other marks of distinction
• Assist families with college research, review application details, and support their application through a personalized letter of recommendation
• Remain current with the changing college admissions process and related topics
• Provide Excellent Customer Service to Students and Families
• Communicate promptly and effectively with students and parents
• Process class requests and facilitate accurate scheduling each semester
• Consistently monitor a caseload of students to ensure their successful progression against the school's graduation requirements and college aspirations
• In concert with the academic support team, review eligibility for co-curricular participation
• Partner with Valor's social-emotional services department (SES) and the Dean's Office to support students struggling with various difficulties and handle day-to-day issues that may arise
• Effectively Represent Valor's Academic Brand to Colleges
• Communicate in a thoughtful, timely, and effective manner with college representatives
• Serve as a liaison between the college admissions representative and Valor students
• Understand and present the overall academic data and profile information to colleges
• Travel to promote Valor students and learn about colleges, as requested
• Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate
• Uphold and embody Valor's culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document
• Model servant leadership, grace, and love in all relationships and interactions
• Develop relationships with colleagues with the goals of teamwork, relational unity, and spiritual growth
• Provide team support regarding all matters, processes, and initiatives
• Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word
• Assist Team members in facilitating school-wide wins
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor's Vision and Mission
• Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and fiscal stewardship
• Be a 'culture-keeper'
• Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth
• Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel, and weekly meetings with Team / Supervisor
• Demonstrate teachability and receptivity to feedback
• Pursue professional / personal / spiritual growth and development
• Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities

Relationships

Results

Through the work of an exceptional Academic & College Counselor, Valor Christian students are shepherded throughout their academic career at Valor, choosing classes and pursuing co-curricular activities that foster their post-secondary goals. Further, in the college selection process, students are aided in pursuing their collegiate ambitions, including the pursuit of highly selective schools, while also finding opportunities that best align with their unique gifts and abilities. Parents will have confidence in their partnership with the Academic & College Counselor, trusting this person for help and counsel in navigating the shifting college admissions process. In collaboration with the entirety of the team, Valor's Academic & College Counseling department will foster a reputation in the local community for establishing an excellent collegiate advising program that provides great value to families and seeks to honor Christ in everything.

Education, Experience, and Required Competencies

Position Details

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