Job Description

Do you want to be a part of a team that empowers students,

serves families, and inspires greatness in the next generation of young people?

The owners of Sylvan Learning of Lee County intend to

purchase a Class 101 franchise in the near future. Class 101 is a sister brand

under the ownership of Unleashed Brands.

Class 101 is a national college planning franchise whose

mission is to provide students and families with expert guidance in the college

search, admissions, and financial aid process. As dedicated college advisors,

we recommend potential colleges fitting clients’ factors and budgets while

assisting in identifying a career path that aligns with their abilities and

interests. We support them in the steps necessary to achieve those goals in the

most cost-effective manner possible. 

We are seeking part-time college planners who will work collaboratively with a team to

provide direct college planning to students through individual meetings. The

ideal candidate is self-motivated, dedicated to the needs of his or her clients,

and willing to learn and execute a proven system for delivering college

planning. 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to

• Delivering effective meetings with students to educate and empower them on how to navigate the college process using the Class 101 curriculum
• Encouraging, motivating, and keeping students on track as they progress through the college admissions process 
• Gaining expertise in all Class101 curricula and our approach to helping students and families including Identifying student goals for college and career
• Understanding family college budget requirements
• Counseling students and families to identify resources for scholarships and financial aid
• Providing expertise for developing college lists
• Providing regular meeting summaries
• Serving as a reliable, knowledgeable source for students and families 
• Maintaining and growing knowledge of colleges most reviewed by students in your area
• Meeting deadlines for submitting applications
• Developing and interpreting summary reports on students’ progress on standardized tests.
• Guiding students through the essay writing process to create and refine main, supplemental, honors, and scholarship essays

Skills and Requirements

• College diploma
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn and execute a proven system
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The most successful candidate will possess:

•  Bachelor’s degree; Master's degree preferred. 
•  Minimum of 3-5 years of high school or college counseling and/or college admissions experience. 
•  Sophisticated and current understanding of the college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Excellent counseling, writing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Keenness and skill for working with adolescents and their families across wide-ranging perspectives and priorities.
•  Ability to work afternoons, nights, and weekends to meet the needs of students. 

Other Information

• Background check required

Our mission is to provide families

with expert guidance on the college search, admissions, and financial aid

process. The end result? Students get into a great college at a price that

families can afford. But it's not just about getting into college—it's about

helping students find their future. Our one-on-one approach and comprehensive

roadmap from 9th-to-12th grade makes the path to higher education more

enjoyable for families. Learn more about Class 101 by visiting the company

website. 

Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
With over 30 successful years in the business, we guarantee positive educational results every step of the way. Our passionate instructors are certified, and our expert approach is personal and prescriptive, with each individual child's needs in mind.
Our talented employees experience daily the impact they make. We're an organization that prides itself in instilling knowledge and confidence in each customer we benefit! Join us, and be inspired!
Why did you first decide to become a Teacher? At Sylvan, we remember why. As an Instructor at Sylvan, your primary responsibilities are: Just Teaching. No Lesson Plans. No Preparation.

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