College Counselor

Valor Education

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Animation, Athletics, Communication Skills, Finance Software, Financial Aid, Fine Art, Leadership, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Scholarship, Secondary School, Student Loans, Test Plan/Schedule, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Full-Time Anywhere

Posted on March 17, 2026

Valor Education

Valor College Counselor

Position Overview

Reporting to the Headmaster and working closely with the college counseling team across Valor campuses, the college counselor guides Valor high school students and families in navigating the college application process. The ideal applicant will be a detail-oriented, self-driven candidate with a personal investment in helping Valor students discern and pursue their vocations. Responsibilities include:

Meeting regularly with high school students to discuss their goals and interests

Providing students with guidance on navigating the college application process and building a list of reach, target, and safety colleges

Working with transfer students to ensure they meet graduation requirements

Advising students on standardized testing schedules, test-optional policies, and preparation resources

Helping families understand financial aid options and how to navigate financial aid applications including student loans and scholarship opportunities

Managing the transmission of student transcripts, school profiles, and counselor recommendations to colleges

Organizing and hosting evening events for families on college counseling and the application process

Hosting college admissions representatives visiting Valor to meet with students

Mission and Vision

Valor's mission is to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. At Valor, we believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings-to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. We are a community of friends seeking that which is noble and inviting students into that life. A Valor education is about much more than college and career readiness. It is an invitation to live the fullest life possible, one directed by wisdom, animated by wonder, and anchored in friendship. Our motto, Sapientia per Admirationem, speaks to our identity as an institution concerned with the preservation and promotion of wonder. This vision saturates the entire life of our schools, from curriculum and pedagogy to classroom order and special events. Valor students read and discuss the Great Books, take advanced math and science courses, study Latin, engage meaningfully with their external community, care for plants and animals, explore the fine arts, and have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular clubs and competitive athletics. In conjunction with rigorous academics, Valor is committed to building a transformative school culture filled with joy, respect, and deep engagement. Valor's teachers and school leaders inspire students to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives and reach their fullest potential.

What We Stand For

Wisdom and Virtue

Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

Human Dignity

Wonder and Inquiry

Friendship and Community

Attentiveness and Presence

Honest, Open Communication

Continuous Learning and Growth

Valor Hiring Profile

Mission & vision alignment

Subject matter expertise

Strength of character

Love of learning

Commitment to professional growth

Humility & receptivity to coaching

Practical wisdom

Aptitude/fit for working with students

Classroom leadership capacity

Commitment to collaboration and team unity

Strong work ethic and an enthusiastic, positive attitude

Salary Range: Per Year

Shift Type: Full-Time

Start date: July 2026

About the Company

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Valor Education