West/Central Post Secondary Counselor Part Time

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 Fusion PSC candidates are 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! 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. Pay Range: $32.00-$40.00 USD per hour. Rate will vary based on location, skills, and experience. Position is also bonus eligible! This position will be part-time and require pacific time zone hours supporting West Coast Fusion Academy campuses. Essential Responsibilities Include:

• * 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, such as SCOIR and YouScience, to identify students' aptitudes, interests, and abilities, and link them to their future goals.
• * Read, analyze, and interpret transcripts, GPAs, 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 statements 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 students.
• * 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.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications:

• * 3 or more years of experience in Post Secondary Counseling, 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
• * Fusion Academy is currently accepting employment applications for remote and virtual applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
• * Fusion PSCs 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.
• * Experience and understanding with Common App, UC, CSU, Texas Apply, CUNY/ SUNY, Coalition Application
• * Candidates need to have an innate passion for nurturing and supporting 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 PSCs connect and collaborate regularly in a remote environment. Candidates must be proficient in building trust, rapport, and relationships in a virtual landscape.

Benefits: We offer a package for part-time employees which generally includes:

• * Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• * Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• * Employee assistance program
• * 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
• This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given with an offer.

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. Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job