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Education Counselor jobs are open across K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations, from entry-level advisor to senior director, with specializations in college admissions counseling, academic advising, and career development counseling. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Retirement Plan Counselor — K-12 Education Sector
Field-Based | Full-Time | Salaried | K-12 Public Education Sector
PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING EDUCATORS BUILD A SECURE FUTURE?
Are you passionate about helping public school employees build a secure financial future — without the cold calling and commission pressure that gets in the way? As a Retirement Plan Counselor (K-12 Education Sector) with NPPFA Benefits, you’ll be a trusted financial educator and on-site resource for school district employees, delivering guidance that drives enrollment, grows participant savings, strengthens client retention, and improves retirement readiness across the communities you serve.
You’ll work with teachers, support staff, and school employees who are already in our plans and need your expertise — not prospects you have to convince. This is a people-first, education-first role: you’re not managing investment portfolios or building complex financial plans, you’re the advocate in the room who helps everyday educators feel confident about their future.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
PARTICIPANT EDUCATION & ENROLLMENT
- Deliver personalized one-on-one consultations on-site, guiding participants on investment education, enrollment, savings optimization, asset consolidation, and plan retention.
- Lead group presentations on retirement topics, tailored to teachers, support staff, administrators, and union reps.
- Help participants understand their pre-tax and Roth 457(b)/403(b) options, and support them through enrollment, beneficiary updates, and contribution changes.
SCHOOL DISTRICT & STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
- Facilitate Annual Plan Reviews, providing insights on plan performance, investment trends, and education outcomes.
- Build and sustain relationships with plan-level decision makers — board members, union leaders, HR administrators, and senior district staff.
- Represent NPPFA Benefits at district events, benefits fairs, orientations, and conferences.
TERRITORY & GROWTH
- Manage on-site district visits and participant impact.
- Meet and exceed production, activity, and service goals.
- Identify and refer new business development opportunities.
- Track interactions and follow-ups in HubSpot CRM.
- Primarily serve Chicagoland, with travel throughout Illinois and periodically to Arizona.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses, required.
- 2–3+ years in financial services, retirement plans, or a related field (non-ERISA 457(b)/403(b) familiarity a strong plus).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- A natural communicator who explains financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences, comfortable both one-on-one and in front of groups.
- Highly organized and self-directed, with genuine appreciation for educators.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HubSpot experience a plus.
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re ready for a role where your people skills and financial knowledge make a real difference for educators — without the sales grind — we’d love to hear from you.
www.nppfabenefits.org
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Series 6 and 63 license (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glenview, IL 60025
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or a related field
- State licensure or certification as a professional school counselor or licensed professional counselor
- Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions with K-12 or college-age students
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Naviance, Ellucian, or Infinite Campus
- Knowledge of college admissions processes, financial aid systems, and career development frameworks
- Strong case documentation skills and familiarity with FERPA confidentiality requirements
Tips for Your Education Counselor Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
K-12 schools, community colleges, and nonprofits each expect different emphases. Highlight caseload size and student population data for school district roles, and shift toward program outcomes and grant-funded initiatives when applying to higher education or community-based organizations.
Earn credentials that open more doors
Many education counselor postings require or strongly prefer state licensure or a National Certified Counselor credential. Check your target state's school counselor certification requirements early, because application timelines and supervised hours vary significantly from state to state.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists education counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by school type and student population
Filtering openings by institution type, such as Title I schools, two-year colleges, or graduate programs, surfaces roles where your specific experience with particular student demographics gives you a competitive advantage over generalist applicants.
Prepare scenario answers around caseload challenges
Interviewers for education counselor roles routinely ask how you handle high caseloads, crisis situations, or students with IEPs. Prepare two or three concrete examples from past experience that show your process for prioritizing and documenting student contacts.
Negotiate start date around the academic calendar
School-based and university counselor roles often have firm start dates tied to the semester or fiscal year. Know the institution's calendar before your offer conversation so you can negotiate start date, professional development funding, and caseload expectations from an informed position.
Education Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most education counselors?
The most active employers for education counselors right now are Philadelphia Performing Arts, Butler University, and SUNY Oneonta, and the most openings are in New York, Pennsylvania, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. School districts and public university systems tend to post the highest volume of openings on a rolling basis throughout the hiring season.
How many education counselor jobs are remote?
About 38% of education counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability concentrated in virtual school programs, online college advising services, and career development roles at fully online institutions rather than traditional campus-based or K-12 district positions.
How do you become an education counselor?
You typically need a master's degree in school counseling or a closely related field, followed by a supervised practicum or internship completed as part of your graduate program. After graduating, you apply for your state's school counselor or professional counselor license, which requires passing a standardized exam such as the Praxis School Counselor or NCE. Some states also require background checks and additional coursework specific to their certification standards before you can practice in public schools.
Can you get hired as an education counselor with little or no experience?
Yes, especially if your graduate program included a practicum or internship at a school or college advising center, because most employers count supervised clinical hours as direct experience. Entry-level roles at community colleges, nonprofit college access programs, and virtual high schools tend to be more open to candidates who are newly licensed. Volunteering with college prep programs or serving as a peer mentor during graduate school also strengthens your application when paid experience is limited.
What does the education counselor interview process look like?
Most education counselor interviews begin with a phone or video screening focused on your licensure status and background with specific student populations. A panel interview typically follows, often including a school principal, department head, or dean of students, and commonly features scenario-based questions about crisis response, caseload management, and working with families. Some districts and universities add a brief presentation or role-play exercise to assess how you communicate with students directly.
Where can I find and apply to education counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to education counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization, institution type, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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