About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
Want to love what you do in an environment that values learning and growth alongside other high performing individuals? If you answered yes, IMG Academy is hiring.
Our unique campus is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders, champions and influencers. We believe that each day is an opportunity to achieve dreams and inspire greatness. As part of the IMG Family, we prepare our student-athletes to succeed, taking on life with confidence and preparedness. Through our integration of elite academics, athletics and character development, our student-athletes are prepared to rise up to their full potential – whether that’s on the field, in the classroom or in life.
We are seeking curious, caring individuals who align with our core valued:
Passionate Soul: Love what you do
Open Mind: Never stop learning and growing
Champions Spirit: Strive for greatness
Helpful Heart: Lift up those around you
Absolute Integrity: Always do the right thing
Job Title: College Counselor
FLSA Status: Exempt
EEO Category: Professionals
Department: Academics
Position Summary: Responsible for successful college placement of IMG Student Athletes by creating a resource rich, educational, communicative environment with an annual track record of achievement
Position Responsibilities
Proactively meet with Student Athletes, parents, coaches and/or school, individually and in groups, to talk about and process individual college choices in a highly competitive environment
Actively cultivate and maintain a network of colleges and universities to continually expand our collegiate relationships including trends in college placement, higher education, testing and compliance
Provide resources so that families can make the best possible choices for their students
Create a calendar and schedule college workshops and information sessions including college visits, essay writing workshops and scholarship information sessions
Prepare reports and analyzes data on college acceptance statistics and scholarships received by students
Maintain detailed senior class records for all students including college application information, scholarships applied, college acceptance and scholarships received
Create and maintain a tracking system for students after they graduate from IMG Academy including admission decisions and statistics
Partner with internal resources including coaches, registrar, admissions, etc. diligently following up to ensure that our student athletes are on track for successful placement
Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, coaches, teachers and other professionals on a regular basis.
Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community promoting a positive environment
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area or the equivalent experience in related field
Knowledge of colleges, academic programs, admissions policies, and financial aid procedures
Strong understanding of NCAA and other governing regulations that pertain to student athlete college placement
Commitment to educate and inform students and parents about colleges and admissions process
Experience with MS office suite
Ability to work with international students
Preferred Skills
Strong connections with colleges
Master’s degree in relevant subject area
Bilingual
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.
Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required
Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer
Requires a drug check upon offer
EEO Statement: IMG Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Background Requirements:
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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