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About GenNext Learning Center

GenNext Learning Center provides high-quality academic and college preparatory support to students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Our mission is to help students excel academically, build strong foundations in core subjects, and achieve their long-term academic and career goals. Through personalized instruction, test preparation, and admissions planning, we support students in gaining admission to colleges and universities that best match their aspirations and potential.

Position Overview

The College Admission Prep Planning Counselor plays a key role in guiding high school students and their families through the U.S. college admissions process. This position focuses on academic planning, college selection, application strategy, essay development, standardized testing guidance, and financial aid advising. The ideal candidate brings deep admissions expertise, strong mentorship skills, and a student-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise students on building competitive college applications, including college selection, application strategies (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision), and completion of Common App, Coalition, UC, and other platforms
• Guide students in selecting high school coursework aligned with college admission requirements and academic strengths
• Coach students on brainstorming, drafting, and refining personal statements, supplemental essays, and extracurricular résumés
• Provide guidance on SAT/ACT preparation strategies, testing timelines, and test-optional policies
• Support families in navigating FAFSA, CSS Profile, and scholarship application processes
• Deliver group workshops on college preparation topics such as application timelines, essay writing, interview skills, and financial aid
• Track student progress and maintain detailed records using college counseling platforms such as Naviance or Scoir
• Collaborate with parents, school counselors, and teachers to ensure consistent student support
• Stay informed on admissions trends, policy updates, and changes in higher education

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Counseling, Education, or a related field
• 10 or more years of experience in college counseling, admissions, or education
• Strong understanding of U.S. college admissions processes, including application development and essay coaching
• Familiarity with admissions requirements for Texas universities and Ivy League institutions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Experience with Common App, FAFSA, and Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a U.S. high school or college admissions office
• Professional certification (NACAC, HECA, IECA, or similar)
• Experience supporting underrepresented or first-generation college-bound students
• Doctoral degree in Counseling, Education, or a closely related field

Schedule and Location

• Part-time role, weekends only
• Hybrid work environment
• Ability to commute to McKinney, TX 75071 required
• Relocation to McKinney, TX preferred prior to start date

Additional Job Application Terms

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.

Open date: February 28, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Feb 28, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in our department should an opening arise. These are not tenure-track positions - selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. Instructors teaching one course with three hours of lecture per week will normally be appointed at 33% time during the semester; exact percentages depend on contact hours and other assigned duties. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

In addition to lecturing responsibilities, general duties for these positions typically include managing and supporting Graduate Student Instructors, holding office hours, running laboratories and demonstrations, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g. syllabus) and maintaining a course website.

UC Lecturers are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree at the time of application.

The following additional qualifications are required by the start date of the job. Advanced degree or five years teaching and/or industry experience.

Preferred qualifications: Advanced degree. Also preferred: teaching experience.

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