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College Counselor (Bilingual Mandarin)

Novel Prep

Cupertino, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Alliance/Partner Management, Competitive Research, Dental Insurance, English Language, Health Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Mandarin Chinese Language, Multilingual, Organizational Skills, Project Tracking, Psychology, Public Affairs, Resource Management, Secondary School, Set Goals, Student Admissions, Support Documentation
LOCATION
Cupertino, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Job description:


Key Responsibilities
1. Student Planning & Advising
  • Develop individualized extracurricular, volunteer, competition, research, and summer planning roadmaps for students in grades 9–11.
  • Provide customized guidance tailored to each student’s interests, academic strengths, and long-term college admissions objectives.
2. Opportunity Sourcing & Resource Management
  • Research, evaluate, and curate high-quality extracurricular opportunities, including internships, academic camps, service projects, and summer programs.
  • Maintain and regularly update a comprehensive resource database; establish and manage partnerships with external organizations to expand available opportunities.
3. Progress Monitoring & Guidance
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with students to assess participation, track progress, and ensure alignment with academic and personal development goals.
  • Support students in documenting extracurricular activities, drafting reflection summaries, and compiling portfolios for use in the college admissions process.
4. Parent & Faculty Engagement
  • Advise and educate parents on the strategic importance of extracurricular involvement in competitive college admissions.
  • Collaborate with faculty, counselors, and staff to promote holistic student growth and development.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Affairs, or a related field.
  • 1–2 years of relevant experience in high school college counseling, student advising, or a comparable setting.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. college admissions processes, with particular expertise in the role of extracurricular engagement.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, engage, and guide high school students effectively.
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Mandarin and prior experience supporting international students are highly preferred.

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