College Counseling Office Coordinator

college counseling office coordinator

description

Tampa Prep seeks an organized, energetic, teamwork-oriented individual to join our College Counseling Office team. The College Counseling Office Coordinator reports to the Director of College Counseling and acts as a primary organizer for multiple functions of the College Counseling Office and Tampa Preparatory School.

qualifications & skills

• Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.

• Experience working in an academic environment: preferably a college counseling or admission office.

• Ability to handle student data and college admission information in a discrete and confidential manner.

• Strong active listening skills, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are a must.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and also to be a team player.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with technology and software including Microsoft Office, Email, Google Calendar, and Google Drive.

• Ability to quickly master online application and student management systems, online tools that we utilize such as Scoir.

• Experience with any school SIS system, ideally BlackBaud.

• Superior time management skills and the ability to meet stringent deadlines in a busy school environment is key.

major responsibilities

Supervise and/or perform the following tasks:

• Maintain all data relative to the college counseling office including entering data into Florida Bright Futures for seniors.

• Maintain student data in SCOIR, and NCAA, NAIA platforms.

• Organize and transmit current and past student records to other institutions as needed.

• Manage alumni records, education verification and send transcripts as needed.

• Manage and update information on the college counseling visitor welcome TVs.

• Communicate with the Tampa Prep marketing department with any website updates, news to parents, the visiting colleges list (SCOIR).

• Outreach to colleges and manage college rep visits in SCOIR and communicate to students.

• Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of College Counseling student/parent programs.

• All other duties and tasks that may be delegated by the Director of College Counseling.

• Work as the AP exam coordinator.

• Work with the class scheduler on students yearly academic schedules.

• Help maintain and update Tampa Prep School Profile

college counseling office coordinator

“With focus, determination, and an unparalleled commitment, we are here to do something special. We are here to do what’s best for students. Each and every day, Tampa Prep is an opportunity unlike any other, in the midst of an exceptional community. We are here to give students an educational experience that supports their future passions and leads to the opportunities they dream of, are willing to work for, and deserve.”

Kevin M. Plummer Head of School

The School

• 710 students in grades 6 - 12

• 130 employees (64 teaching faculty members)

• 11.2 acre campus located along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa: 727 W. Cass Street, Tampa FL 33606

• 159,281 sq. feet of teaching & learning spaces

• Students come from 19 zip codes and previously attended 84 different schools (in 12 different states and two countries), before becoming Terrapins

• Athletics have won 63 individual & team state championships

• Robotics teams have competed in VEX Worlds with awards in Excellence & Skills

• Arts Department boasts world-class theater, music, dance, visual & performing arts programs

The environment

• Tampa Bay is a family-friendly, economic epicenter that includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

• Tampa, FL population: 387,916 (2019)

• Hillsborough County population: 1.472 million (2019)

• Home of world-champion NHL and NFL

teams, as well as champion MLB and NSL teams

• Home of the University of Tampa and University of South Florida

• Voted Top 5 Best Riverwalks in the U.S. (USA Today), boasting a 2.6 mile path to parks, museums & restaurants

FLORIDA’S MOST WELCOME TO INNOVATIVE SCHOOL

procedure to apply

This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible position.

For consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to Kimberly Baggett, Director of Human Resources at kbaggett@tampaprep.org.

Tampa Prep is an inclusive and open-minded environment that does not discriminate according to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or matters of individual choice. Tampa Prep does not engage in personnel practices prohibited by federal law. This policy extends to all activities and aspects of the school and specifically to the practices of faculty and staff hiring and management, in student admissions, student evaluation, discipline and student life.

TAMPA,

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