College Planning Advisor
Are you ready to empower students, serve families, and inspire greatness in the next generation?
About Us: Class 101 is a national college planning franchise dedicated to guiding students and families through the college search, admissions, and financial aid process. We recommend colleges that fit clients’ factors and budgets, assist in identifying career paths, and support them in achieving their goals cost-effectively.
We are seeking a College Planning Advisor at our Class 101 Wake County office. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, dedicated to client needs, and ready to learn and execute a proven college planning system.
College Planner Responsibilities:
- Deliver effective meetings with students to educate and empower them using the Class 101 curriculum
- Encourage, motivate, and keep students on track throughout the college admissions process
- Serve as an instructor for group prep classes and tutor SAT/ACT lessons and workshops
- Gain expertise in Class 101 curricula and our approach to helping students and families
- Identify student goals for college and career and understand family college budget requirements
- Counsel students and families on scholarships and financial aid resources
- Develop college lists and provide regular meeting summaries
- Serve as a reliable source of knowledge for students and families
- Maintain and grow knowledge of colleges popular with students in your area
- Meet deadlines for submitting applications and develop reports on students’ progress on standardized tests
- Guide students through the essay writing process
Customer Service Responsibilities:
- Increase client base by communicating program details to prospective clients and referrals
- Follow up on leads, schedule family presentations
- Conduct sales presentations to potential students and families and close deals
- Meet and maintain monthly and quarterly goals
- Lead marketing activities and expand social media presence
- Assist with administrative tasks
- Manage intake of new students, scheduling, and calendar
- Create and deliver content for communication
- Establish and maintain professional relationships
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
- Passion for working with high school students and their families
- Knowledge of business operations and sales
- Sales and/or customer service experience
- Familiarity with technology and social media
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong phone skills
- Ability to influence and build relationships
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Experience tutoring SAT/ACT prep preferred
Benefits:
- Referral Bonus
- Flexible schedule
- Attractive opportunities for growth and advancement
Availability: Candidates must be available to work at least 4 shifts Monday - Friday from 3 pm-7.30 pm and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm.
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 our company website.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Class 101 Corporate.