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Director of College Counseling

Blue Ivy Coaching

Mexico City, Mexico

Start April 2024

Job
School

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

High School

Eligible Candidates:

University Graduate, Director/Principal, District/Regional Level Administrator, ESL Instructor, Office/Administration Staff, School Health and Welfare Staff

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Work Visa Eligibility: United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred
Background in psychology/education/counseling preferred
Native-level English required, Fluency in Spanish preferred
5 years experience (preferred) in the field of education/college advising, with knowledge of the US college application process
Supervisory experience preferred
Skilled communicator, able to effectively engage and manage relationships with parents and students
Passion for working with young people
Problem-solver, independent and professional work ethic

Job Benefits:

Compensation:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience
End of year bonus
Health insurance and Visa sponsorship, if applicable (for persons in Mexico)

Job Description:

Blue Ivy Coaching provides individualized college and career advising for students across the globe. Blue Ivy students apply to universities in the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Latin America. Blue Ivy’s Application Coaching program guides students through all aspects of the application process, including school and major selection, essay writing, application logistics, financial aid and scholarships, and student profile development.

Responsibilities:

Supervise a team of approximately 20 coaches and an Associate Director
Facilitate communication with families to share student progress and address concerns; ensure customer satisfaction
Provide individualized summaries and recommendations in meetings with families
Oversee the program’s curriculum and development; create and deliver ongoing training and evaluation
Track program deliverables, timeline, and coach performance
Management and organization of the student pipeline
Serve as advisor and facilitate classes for a small number of students
Collaborate with Academic, Pathways, Sales, and Operations team members; participate in sales and marketing events
Additional duties as required

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9am-7pm - CST/México City
Occasional weekend/evening activities or events
April start date

Location:

Online (with some opportunity for in-person activity depending upon the Director’’s location)

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Blue Ivy’s mission is to help each of our students achieve their full academic potential.

Our 40+ coaching staff are graduates from Yale University, Brown University, Harvard University, University of Oxford, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, NYU, Brown University, UNC Chapel Hill, and other top universities.

We specialize in University Advising, Vocational Orientation, Test Preparation, and Educational Coaching.

We prepare students for admissions exams, such as the ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, GMAT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE, TOEFL, IELTS, PAA, and many others.

Our Work is About:

Relationships: We accompany our students on their educational journeys with dedication, expertise, and mentorship.

Commitment: Our work is long-term and detail-oriented, addressing a wide range of academic needs throughout distinct stages of students’ lives.

Excellence: We empower students to take control of their academic careers, discovering and developing their unique strengths and talents. We strive for strategies that encourage students to become problem solvers and lifelong learners.

Creativity: We design solutions for all types of educational challenges: homeschooling, school selection, executive coaching, extracurricular projects, internship placements, and more.

More Information

This is a Direct to School Job

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