College Advisor
$52,000–$52,000 year
Hybrid · San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
College Advisor at Class 101 San Francisco provides one-on-one and small-group advising to high school students and families, guiding through the college planning process using Class 101’s curriculum. Responsibilities include goal setting, timelines, applications, scholarships, and clear communication with families; maintain advising notes in Class 101 systems; support workshops and events (virtual and occasional in-person); remote-first with limited in-person requirements; part-time hourly role with student-based incentives. Requires experience with teens/families in education or advising, strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and the ability to work independently in a remote-first environment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Remote-first model with occasional in-person sessions in San Francisco, CA, and opportunities for in-person family information sessions to support enrollment.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with teens, families, or in education, coaching, advising, or youth programs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both students and parents
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple students
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote-first environment
- Willingness to learn and follow a structured advising curriculum and systems
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (education, counseling, psychology, or related field a plus)
- Direct experience in college planning, admissions advising, or college access programs (preferred)
- Familiarity with selective college admissions, including Ivy League institutions (preferred)
- Knowledge of or experience supporting students applying to HBCUs (preferred)
- Background in programs such as TRIO, Upward Bound, College Advising Corps, or similar college access initiatives (preferred)
- Experience helping students navigate scholarships, financial aid, and admissions timelines (preferred)
- Candidates without these preferred experiences are still encouraged to apply if they bring strong mentoring skills and a passion for student success.
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