Associate Director of College and Academic Counseling
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why St. Michaels Prep
Located in the hills of southwest Austin Texas St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades the Middle School houses grades 5-8 and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition a welcoming and diverse community excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally we are a technology-rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers and staff at St. Michaels Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to think critically reflect explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community with three divisions united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind body and spirit.
Our values: Integrity Courage & Excellence
Our mission: St. Michaels Prep cultivates a transformative Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.
We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking collaboration communication and creativity.
Summary of Position
St. Michaels Prep seeks an experienced Associate Director of College and Academic Counseling who is excited to engage in the community and dedicated to the mission of the school. This position reports to the Director of College and Academic Services and will serve as a key member of the student support team. The Associate Director will support students throughout the entire college admission and academic counseling process beginning in 9th grade. This is a 12 month full-time position beginning in August 2026.
Responsibilities: Administers all aspects of the college search and admissions process including the following:
- Educates students and parents about colleges the college admissions process trends procedures and testing; advising and supporting classes of 100 seniors and families
- Help students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely
- Meets with 9th-12th grade students individually and in groups to discuss the college admission timeline.
- Facilitates college admission representatives visits on campus. The Associate Director also serves as a liaison with college admissions offices throughout the year.
- Writes a letter of recommendation and advises over one quarter of the senior class.
- Prepare and present informational sessions for parents including college information nights for all grade levels
- Keeps current on issues and trends in college admission higher education testing as well as staying up-to-date with specific colleges and maintaining membership in professional organizations: National Association of College Admission Counselors Texas Association of College Admission Counselors and ACCIS. Attends counselor fly-ins and conferences.
- Helps coordinate PSAT and AP exams on campus.
- Maintain a list of scholarships and summer programs
- Effectively communicates through newsletters and social media to all stakeholders
- Assists with multiple school wide events.
Academic Advising
- Serves as academic counselor for 1/4 of the 9th-12th grade students
- Oversees an advisory group with 10 students.
- Assists with course registration and ongoing course advising for students.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree and 3-5 years of college counseling and/or college admission experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills strong organizational ability and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Flexible self-starter
- Warm and friendly demeanor with effective communication skills for a highly engaged student and parent population.
- Genuine interest in student development and enthusiasm for helping guide them through this important transition from high school to college.
Application Requirements:
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application.
St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military service application for military service or any other status protected by applicable law
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Control
- Soft Skills Training
- General Management
- Higher Education
- Office Operations
- Administration Support
- Document Control Management
- Documentation
- Office Administration
- Teaching/Lecturing
- Inventory Management
- Document Management
- Inventory
- Office Management
About Company
Located In Austin, TX, St. Gabriel’s Catholic School is a private Christian school for children in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school.
