About the Role
WHO YOU ARE A dedicated professional committed to creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations and support for all students. You demonstrate a commitment to Cristo Rey’s mission and Catholic, faith-based education. As a member of the College Counseling team, the College Counselor reports to the Director of College Counseling & Alumni Advising and will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and monitoring all aspects of a student’s college discernment process.
ANTICIPATED START DATE June 15, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Guide and assist students and parents through the entire college and financial aid application process Design and teach College Counseling Advisory classes that support the college counseling process Support the planning and implementation of workshops for parents and students on key topics related to the college admissions and financial aid processes (on occasion, for faculty/staff) Ensure students take advantage of special opportunities made available to low-income and/or first-generation college students in the college search process Establish and maintain relationships with college representatives on behalf of the school and the students Coordinate college representative visits to CRCHS and college fairs Coordinate logistics for on-campus college experiences Data management, transcript retrieval, and application materials submission via the SCOIR system Actively research all aspects of college counseling: financial aid, scholarships, applications, and standards Support the work of the College Department and team with office initiatives and projects Attend required staff development and training sessions throughout the year.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Spanish fluency preferred but not required
Experience guiding high school students and families through the college admissions process is strongly preferred but not required
Understanding of the barriers to access to college for low income and/or first-generation students
Strong written and communication skills; detail-oriented; team player; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Relentless focus on results, high-level accountability, and willingness to do “whatever it takes”
Experience building rapport and trust with people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and ability to work with SCOIR
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the Cristo Rey Network and model
Understand and support the mission of Cristo Rey Columbus as a private, independent, Catholic school under the endorsement of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus
TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Ashley Grasinger at agrasinger@crchsworks.org Submitting official college transcripts, a background check and attendance at a Protecting God’s Children session will be required prior to employment