College Counselor

The College Counselor plays a critical role in helping St. Thomas High School achieve its mission of teaching goodness, discipline and knowledge by actively contributing to the dynamic best-in-class counseling program.

The College Counselor cultivates and maintains relationships with their cohort of students and their families beginning in the 9th grade and through their entire high school career. They will support the developmental process in intellectual, social, and personal growth and assist students in making informative and appropriate choices.

The College Counselor supports all St. Thomas High School Counseling Team programming to best enrich all students' academic careers.

Duties:

1. Counsel a portfolio of students in the development of a four-year plan which culminates with applying, being accepted, and matriculating to college.
2. Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with college representatives, alumni network, and other academic enrichment opportunities in order to assist students in their matriculation to college.
3. Maintain accurate student records while ensuring the privacy and confidentiality measures are met.
4. Consult with parents in academic or personal matters which concern their student. Make suggestions and put parents in contact with teachers.
5. Foster an open-door policy for parents and students and be prepared for walk-in and emergency meetings.
6. Provide individualized support to students in selecting schools and navigating the application process.
7. Provide information sessions and support for families in understanding the college application process and financial assistance programs. Organize and disseminate information on scholarship opportunities for students and assist students with applications for these opportunities.

• Counsel students in the development of a four-year plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with college representatives, alumni network, and other academic enrichment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Consult with parents in academic or personal matters.
• Foster an open-door policy for parents and students.
• Provide individualized support to students in selecting schools and navigating the application process.
• Organize and disseminate information on scholarship opportunities for students.