Associate Director of College Counseling
Associate Director of College Counseling
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Job Description
Position Purpose
The College Counseling Office seeks to hire an Associate Director of College Counseling to support the mission of the College Counseling Office to foster active and openminded collaboration with students in order to identify their goals and interests manage a complex and stressful process and make healthy and confident decisions about higher education. In our work with students college counselors serve as educators who inspire lifelonglearners while providing perspectives and skills that support students understanding of diversity equity and inclusion. This position will work directly with 11th and 12th graders in all aspects of the college counseling program in order to assist them in formulating college choices. The 11th and 12th grade caseloads will be approximately 37 for each grade level per year. This position will have some programming responsibilities with 9th and 10th graders.
Key Accountabilities
Counsel and assist students in formulating the college choice that is right for him or her in order to help students make healthy and confident decisions about higher education by:
- Writing school recommendations for students
- Submitting school recommendations form(s) and student credentials to colleges
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences an orientation toward equity and inclusion and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life
- Maintaining contact with and providing information to students and their families
- Advocating a students candidacy at the colleges and universities to which the student has applied
- Representing the Academy at professional meetings and before parent groups
- Participating in professional organizations attend workshops conferences conventions and visit college campuses
Counselors will chaperone two Academy events over the course of the year
- Overseeing special projects as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Competencies
- Requires a broad knowledge of policy and procedures regarding college admission programs.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences and have a commitment toward equity and inclusion as well as cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Must be computer literate with word processing skills spreadsheet experience electronic submission of secondary school materials and webbased tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills as well as strong constituency support.
- A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously while handling moderate to heavy pressure from a variety of constituents.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional admissions related topics (e.g. applications financial aid etc. as needed.
- High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multitask with accuracy.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times including stressful situations.
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelors degree required.
- Masters degree in related educational field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years experience as a college counselor or college admissions officer preferred. This includes knowledge of the many components of the college admission process (i.e. financial aid minority recruiting athletic recruiting standardized testing and early action/decision) and familiarity with a broad range of colleges.
Additional Requirements
- Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years)
- Clean Driving record (reviewed annually)
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
