Director of College Counseling (Full-Time)

Houston - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of College Counseling (Full-Time)

At Awty we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one anothers diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students alumni employees and parents.

Description: The Director of College Counseling provides strategic leadership for Awtys comprehensive college counseling program overseeing all aspects of career counseling and the college planning and placement processes. This leadership role involves supervising the college counseling team managing curriculum development and ensuring program excellence while maintaining direct counseling responsibilities with students and families. The Director works in coordination with faculty school administration and families to guide students in discovering their strengths and interests exploring careers and understanding which institutions of higher learning will meet these interests strengths and values.

Reports To: Head of Secondary

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree
In-depth knowledge of and familiarity with international and American universities
Experience with the French Baccalauréat and International Baccalaureate
International and/or independent school experience
Minimum of 7 years experience as a College Counselor with demonstrated leadership experience
Experience in team management and program administration

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree
Relationships with international & American universities admissions departments
Technologically competent with various application platforms ie. Parcursoup Common Applications Google Suite and College/ Career Platforms such as Cialfo Naviance etc.
Bilingual in French or Spanish and English

Applicants Should:

Demonstrate strategic thinking and program management capabilities
Have a strong vision for college counseling including best practice and innovative approaches
Possess strong communication skills both written and verbal
Be well-versed in current research and best practices in teaching and learning and curricular development
Have a positive attitude flexible approach and strong organizational skills
Possess the ability to work independently and manage a team
Work collaboratively with faculty staff administration students families and key contacts at other organizations

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Program Leadership & Curriculum Management:

Oversee and continuously update the College Counseling Curriculum/ Programming
Lead weekly team meetings to communicate program updates and initiatives
Oversee grade level presentations and content development for parents in collaboration with the team
Extend program curriculum with guest speakers/authors as needed
Follow best practices and ethical guidelines of NACAC
Stay abreast of admissions changes and trends to inform program development
Lead parent coffees and information sessions to inform and educate parents on college admissions trends/information
Ensure a comprehensive plan & vision to develop Awtys brand with international and American universities
Work closely with Communications and the Senior Graphic Designer on Awty collateral including our school profile website updates and external communication

Administrative & Team Management:

Deliver board presentations of previous class results and trend updates
Communicate program updates to parents teachers and administrators
Ensure the team follows consistent protocols and timelines
Oversee Administrative Assistant tasks including weekly communication performance reviews (twice yearly) time management and professional development
Manage teacher recommendation process for college applications

Hiring & Staff Development:

Screen résumés to generate shortlists of candidates for college counselor interviews
Participating actively in the interview process
Organize finalist visits when applicable
Recommend hiring decisions for college counseling positions

Individual Counseling & Student Support:

Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with students to discuss their academic and career goals
Provide personalized guidance on college selection application strategies and scholarship opportunities
Assist students in exploring potential majors and career paths based on their interests and skills
Administer PSAT admissions practice test in Grade 11
Provide Grade 10 practice tests for U.S. Admissions tests (ACT and SAT)

College Application/ Admissions Support:

Guide students through the college application process including assistance with essay writing resume building and interview preparation
Keep abreast of college admission trends application requirements and deadlines
Collaborate with students and families to create a comprehensive list of suitable colleges and universities
Maintaining student records with the Registrar related to college admissions
Assisting faculty with student recommendations
Managing college entrance testing for all eligible students
Write letters of recommendation for Grade 12/Terminale students
Create and present information to students and families regarding the College and Career Process in English and French

College Fairs and Information Sessions:

Organize and participate in college fairs information sessions and campus visits to keep students informed about various higher education options
Foster relationships with college admissions officers to enhance opportunities for student admissions and campus visits/ information sessions

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

Provide information on financial aid options scholarships and grants
Assist students in completing financial aid applications and understanding the financial aspects of attending college

Career Counseling:

Offer guidance on potential career paths internships and extracurricular activities that align with students interests and goals.

To Apply:

Submit your application through theschools website. All applicants should include a cover letter detailing experience with College Counseling a current resume current résumé and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).

Direct inquiries (cover letter CV references) to Thomas Oden Head of Secondary at .

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin ethnic or religious beliefs disability or any other basis protected by federal state or local law in the administration of its educational policies admissions policies scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.

The position is a one-year renewable contract with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

Required Experience:

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Director of College Counseling (Full-Time)At Awty we believe that students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It...