email this posting to a friend chicago craigslist > city of chicago > jobs > education/teaching jobs
please flag with care:

miscategorized
prohibited
spam/overpost
best of craigslist
Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info

Private College Counselor for an elite tutoring service (Chicago, IL)


Date: 2009-11-10, 3:31PM CST
Reply to: job-dqfa5-1460138893@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


Varsity Tutors is an elite tutoring company providing one-on-one tutoring to students in their homes or other convenient locations. We are experiencing tremendous growth in the Chicago area and seeking an experienced College Consultant to join our team of educational professionals.



Job Description: College Consultant



The College Consultant will provide one-on-one college counseling services to Varsity Tutors high school students. These services include, but are not limited to:

Meeting with parents and students on a regular basis

Selecting courses at the high school level

Monitoring students' ACT/SAT test preparation and scores

Advising parents and students on college selection and application processes

Assistance with college essay writing

Helping Varsity Tutors develop an elite, best-in-Chicago college counseling practice



Qualifications:

Masters degree (Education or College Counseling preferred)

5+ years experience as a high school counselor, college counselor or college consultant

Demonstrated success with advising students in the college entrance process

Knowledge of local and national colleges and universities and their admissions policies

Knowledge of college entrance exams, scoring policies and college entrance standards

Willingness to travel within the Chicagoland area

MS Office Proficiency



This position is part-time 5-10 hours per week with opportunity for growth. We offer a competitive hourly rate between $60-$100+ per hour and the ability to work from your own home!



Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume/CV to chicagocounseling@varsitytutors.com No phone calls, please. Please do not apply if you only have experience as a teacher and have never performed academic counseling in a formal role before. We are seeking a proven college counselor, not a teacher.



PostingID: 1460138893