College Counselor

College Counselor

Washington DC DC

Posted 1 week ago

BASIS DC is seeking experienced candidates for a College Counselor to join our bright, passionate team for the 2026/27 school year!

BASIS Ed seeks full-time College Counselors for BASIS who will be responsible for teaching a daily college counseling workshop to 12th graders, completing college counseling reports, serving as the Senior Research Project (SRP) coordinator, organizing college admissions visits each fall, conducting family college counseling evenings, meeting one-on-one with 9th and 10th graders during the academic year, instructing students on completing college admissions applications and financial aid applications and obtaining recommendations, and additional responsibilities as needed. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for developing new program ideas, co-leading college information evening sessions, and developing and maintaining college planning and career assessment and readiness software such as Naviance.

BASIS Ed School teams offer an incredible opportunity to be deeply involved in an academic community that is dynamic, exciting and unpredictable. You'll join others in a highly social, supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

A Bachelor's degree, previous applicable experience.

A valid fingerprint clearance and/or satisfactory applicable state background check

Preferred:

A Master's degree, strong communication skills in speaking with parents, students; editing essays, and writing letters of recommendation.

Critically, an applicant must possess a high GPA in his/her major, excellent employment recommendations, and experience working with students and parents.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits and Salary:

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience

BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

Employer paid medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Ability to add dependents

401k with partial match that grows over time.

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

NOTE: All employees of BASIS Ed are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance.

Qualified candidates must comply with the COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation requirements for individuals working in public charter schools pursuant to Mayor's Order 2021-109, including being vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtaining a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date.