Career Opportunities

Member schools may list open positions on our website. Please complete our form to have a position included here. Non-member schools or college admission-related organizations interested in a paid listing of a job opening should email Linda Pierre, ACCIS Director of Member Services and Operations. 

Salary transparency is an important equity-oriented practice. ACCIS strongly advocates for the inclusion of salary ranges in job postings whenever possible. Many states now require the inclusion of salary ranges. That said, we recognize that college counseling offices are often unable to provide salary ranges due to school policy; we also realize that some directors do not know the range for positions in their own departments. We ask that you please include as much context for salary as possible, from an actual range in the text of the posting, to "salary is based upon years of experience," to "school policy prevents sharing this information." If you are unable to provide a salary range, we encourage you to use the resources collated by Cynthia Cowan-Tsai LINKED HERE to engage in discussion with your head of school, CFO, and HR manager to begin or continue the conversation. If you are not in a position to share a salary range, we encourage you to provide context for salary within your post.  You will be asked about salary inclusion in the submission form. 

Altamont School, Assistant Director of College Counseling - AL
Dana Hall School, Director of College Counseling - MA
Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Director of College Counseling - NY
Forsyth Country Day School, Associate Director of College Counseling - NC
George School, Associate Director of College Counseling - PA
The Haverford School, Associate Director of College Counseling - PA
Head-Royce School, College Counselor/Writing Specialist (Part-Time) - CA
Heritage Hall Upper School, Associate Director of College Counseling - OK
* KD College Prep, Senior College Counselor - TX
Marin Academy, Associate Director of College Counseling - CA
Miami Country Day School, Associate Director of College & Academic Counseling - FL
Phillips Exeter Academy, Associate Director - NH
* Premium Prep College Counseling, Private College Counselor - Remote
* Premium Prep College Counseling, Part-Time Remote College Counselor - Remote

St. Johns School, Associate Director of Admission - TX
St. Margaret's Episcopal School, Associate Director of College Counseling - CA
St. Michael's Catholic Academy, Associate Director of College Academic Counseling - TX
United Nations International School, Associate Director of College Counseling - NY
The Westminster School, Associate Director of College Counseling - GA

*non-member listing


Altamont School
Location: Birmingham, AL
Position: 
Assistant Director of College Counseling
Start Date: August 1, 2024

The Altamont School is searching for an Assistant Director of College Counseling for the 2024-25 school year. We are looking for an experienced, energetic, and collegial team player who enjoys working with students and adults in a collaborative and inclusive academic environment. This individual will work to provide students and their families with information and assistance to navigate the college search and application process.

Responsibilities
The primary focus of the Assistant Director of College Counseling includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Work with 25-30 students per class each year.
  • Assist students and their families through all aspects of the college counseling process, such as creating and finalizing college lists, reviewing essays, and writing personalized letters of recommendation.
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of College Counseling and Assistant Head for Academics to provide a comprehensive program.
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of educational programming and workshops for students and families.
  • Meet with college representatives during their on-campus and/or virtual visits to The Altamont School.
  • Communicate and network with college admissions counselors and financial aid representatives to provide accurate, up-to-date information for student applicants and their families, including counselor calls.
  • Actively seek professional growth by traveling to college and university campuses, meeting with college admissions counselors, and participating in conferences as deemed necessary.
  • Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse student communities is preferred.
  • Participate in duties as assigned by Director of College Counseling and Assistant Head of School.
Salary range is available for upon request for interested candidates. For full job description and to apply, click here.

Forsyth Country Day School
Location: Lewisville, NC
Position: 
Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 2024

Forsyth Country Day School seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling to serve as a collaborative member of a three-person college counseling team. Our office works with students to develop their self-awareness and build the confidence and skills necessary to meet the complexities of an evolving future - for all that may be ahead. Forsyth Country Day School, located just outside of Winston-Salem, NC, is a dynamic, independent, coeducational school serving approximately 910 preschool to twelfth-grade students. The Associate Director will be responsible for a caseload of approximately one-third of each class. This is a full-time, 12-month position that will report to the Director of College Counseling. The ideal start date is July 2024. For more information and to apply, click here.


Heritage Hall Upper School
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position: 
Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: August 1, 2024

Heritage Hall, a private Preschool - grade 12 day school of 900 students located in Oklahoma City, seeks a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling. The Associate Director of College Counseling helps students identify colleges of interest, supports students in completing their applications, writes thoughtful letters of recommendation, advocates appropriately for students, serves as a resource for parents, and participates in professional organizations, conferences, and college visit programs, both on and off-campus. This 10-month position reports directly to the Director of College Counseling and begins in August 2024. Salary is based upon years of experience within the field. For more information and to apply, click here.


Miami Country Day School
Location: Miami, FL
Position: 
Associate Director of College & Academic Counseling
Start Date: July/August 2024

Miami Country Day School is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Associate Director of College & Academic Counseling for the 2024-25 academic year. The newly expanded college and academic counseling team consists of the director, five full-time associate directors, and one coordinator. Through active collaboration with the Upper School Associate Director, faculty, and colleagues across the school, the team offers a student-centered program that supports every student throughout their Upper School experience. Supporting the School’s commitment to the development of the whole child, the college and academic counselors ultimately empower students as they navigate an increasingly complex college admission process and help prepare them to matriculate to the college of best fit with confidence and competence.

Salary based on length of contract (10-/12-month) and years of experience. To view full job description and to apply, click here.


St. John's School
Location: Houston, TX
Position: Associate Director of Admission
Start Date: July 24, 2024

St. John’s School is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable college counselor for the 2024-25 academic year. The college counseling team is robust and consists of one director, five full-time college counselors, one part-time college counselor, and two administrative assistants. St. John’s is a co-ed, independent, K-12 day school with a full-time enrollment of 1,425 students (709 Upper School students), located in the heart of central Houston. 49 percent of St. John’s students self-identify as students of color.

The primary responsibilities include:

  • Advise a student caseload of approximately 30 students through all aspects of the college search process, including researching schools, crafting a college list, the application and essay-writing process, and writing their letters of recommendation
  • Conduct individual, family, small group, and class-wide meetings
  • Support students in the brainstorming and completion of scholarship and college applications, including the writing and editing process of the personal statement, resume, and supplemental essays
  • Maintain and cultivate relationships with college admission officers, including hosting them during their visits to campus
  • Stay informed on current admissions and counseling trends, maintain membership in and attend professional associations and conferences, participate in campus visits and tours, and network extensively with college admissions and college counseling colleagues
  • Participation in some weekend and evening programs is required
  • Serve as an advisor for approximately 8 students and have a strong appreciation for the value of social emotional learning (SEL)
  • Engage enthusiastically and actively in the St. John’s School community, including chaperoning and attending student events

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree or higher is strongly preferred
  • A minimum of three or more years in college counseling and/or college admission
  • A commitment to carry out our school's mission statement that "every student is known and loved"
  • Strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills, capable of multitasking and overseeing multiple projects, ability to work in a fast-paced independent school setting
  • A commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency in a community that celebrates and appreciates diversity

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to [email protected].


Dana Hall School
Location: Wellesley, MA
Position: Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Director of College Counseling. The individual in this position will be accountable for managing a College Counseling Office composed of one full-time and one part-time Associate Director, as well as an administrative assistant.

Dana Hall offers a comprehensive college counseling program that supports students throughout their Upper School experience. One of the cornerstones of the School’s college counseling program is the student-centered approach. The Director of College Counseling, in collaboration with the college counseling team and colleagues across the School, fosters a student-centered college selection process that prepares students to move to higher education with confidence and competence. For more information and to apply, click here.


Phillips Exeter Academy
Location: Exeter, NH
Position: Associate Director
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Phillips Exeter Academy has an opening for an Associate Director of College Counseling position. It is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse and experienced college counseling team as well as diverse and talented student body. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in related educational field preferred. A minimum of six years’ experience as a college counselor or college admissions officer is preferred. It is an eleventh month position. For a complete job description, click here.


Premium Prep College Counseling
Location: Remote
Position: Part-Time Remote College Counselor
Start Date: ASAP

Premium Prep is an elite college counseling firm seeking qualified candidates for the position of Private College Counselor. This is a great opportunity for part-time employment or supplemental income, with caseloads ranging anywhere from 7-15 students per graduating class. Counselors can be based anywhere in the country and enjoy a highly flexible work schedule. Pay is between $150 and $250 per hour, depending on experience.

Successful candidates must have extensive experience as a college counselor in a high school setting.

Additional qualifications:

  • A keen understanding of the complexities of today’s college admissions process
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working with both parents and students
  • In-depth knowledge and a record of having visited colleges across the country
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Comfort working with clients remotely 
  • The willingness to remain exceptionally responsive to client schedules and needs

Our counselors are expected to:

  • Have availability to work with students in the afternoons, evenings, and/or occasional weekend
  • Be self-aware, confident individuals who are passionate about helping young people find their voices and chart their futures
  • Have great instincts for managing client anxiety and stress, be able to work with a driven and often demanding clientele, and possess the acuity to head off problems before they arise
  • Be of strong character, able to gracefully navigate complex family dynamics and maintain a strong code of ethics
  • Be excited to work for a small company with flexible hours and individualized potential for personal and financial growth
Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

Premium Prep College Counseling
Location: Remote
Position: Private College Counselor
Start Date: ASAP

Premium Prep is an elite college counseling firm seeking qualified candidates for the position of Private College Counselor. This position will support a cohort of 15 students per graduating class and hours per week will vary depending on the season. Counselors can be based anywhere in the country and enjoy a flexible work schedule. Salary is between $50,000-$62,000, depending on experience.

Successful candidates must have extensive experience as a college counselor in a high school setting. Admissions experience is also a plus.

Additional qualifications:

  • A keen understanding of the complexities of today’s college admissions process
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working with both parents and students
  • In-depth knowledge and a record of having visited colleges across the country
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Comfort working with clients remotely
  • The willingness to remain exceptionally responsive to client schedules and needs

Our counselors are expected to:

  • Have availability to work with students in the afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends
  • Be self-aware, confident individuals who are passionate about helping young people find their voices and chart their futures
  • Have great instincts for managing client anxiety and stress, be able to work with a driven and often demanding clientele, and possess the acuity to head off problems before they arise
  • Be of strong character, able to gracefully navigate complex family dynamics and maintain a strong code of ethics
  • Be excited to work for a small company with flexible hours and individualized potential for personal and financial growth
Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

United Nations International School
Location: New York, NY
Position: Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: August 20, 2024

Under the auspices of the United Nations and guided by its ideals, The United Nations International School (UNIS) provides an inclusive and diverse learning environment in which rigorous international programs foster academic excellence, innovation, creativity and cross cultural communication to educate and inspire its students to become an active force in shaping a better world: peaceful, compassionate and sustainable.

The United Nations International School is seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling. The candidate for this position will be part of a close-knit team of five full-time college counselors and one administrative assistant, and must be able to flourish in a high energy, fast-paced and diverse environment.

We are seeking candidates with at least three years of experience in a college counseling role or admissions, preferably in an international, multilingual setting. An in-depth knowledge of UK, Canadian, and other international universities, as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme would be an asset in this role. For more information, click here.


The Westminster Schools
Location: Atlanta, GA
Position: Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 22, 2024

Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Significant experience in selective, recommendation-reliant university admissions and/or college counseling
  • Team player with a positive attitude, proactive approach, and a customer-service mindset
  • Polished oral, written, telephone, and e-mail communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and a wide variety of constituents
  • Flexible and resilient problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion; respect and value the different experiences, ideas, and backgrounds that are brought to the work and school environment
  • Fundamental understanding of and commitment to the School’s culture, mission, and vision; a willingness to serve as an ambassador for the School, both internally and externally
  • Proficiency with essential Web-based platforms, such as Scoir and the Google Suite
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Growth mindset with interests in self-development and cultivating leadership

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage college application process for 40-45 senior and junior students, including writing unique, advocacy-centered recommendation letters; leading parent-student conferences; and providing guidance for all aspects of the college counseling process 
  • Plan events, co-host over 100 visiting college representatives per year, and attend conferences and college tours
  • Serve as a Grade Level Representative to facilitate the advisement of the senior class
  • Staff 10-15 evening and weekend programs per year (including a college fair, mock interview night, Paying for College Night, case studies, on-campus university information sessions and interview days, and various other school functions)
  • Perform other duties as assigned

For more information and to apply, click here


George School
Location: Newtown, PA
Position: Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: August 1, 2024

The George School College Counseling Office, serves a diverse community, that includes 30 percent international students, 39 percent students of color, active student affinity groups such as SAGA, LASO, and SEASU to name a few. Our goal is to meet students where they are at and support them and their families in the journey to college. The Associate Director of College Counseling works and collaborates with others in the College Counseling Office to educate and assist George School students, grades 9-12, and their parents through the course selection, college search, application and decision making process. In addition to guiding individual students through the college search process from their sophomore year through college acceptance, writing letters of recommendation for them, assisting them in defining the right match, and advocating for them with their selected colleges, the Associate Director shares responsibility for educating parents and advisors, for teaching the college seminar, for traveling to get to know schools, and for keeping current with trends in national and international college admission.

For more information about the position click here. Salary dependent upon experience. This is a 12-month position. Send your letter of interest and resume to: [email protected].


St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
Position: Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Be a part of an institution that values, loves and supports every member of the community. St. Margaret's encourages and celebrates creativity and innovation. We ask our professional community members to enthusiastically bring their whole selves to St. Margaret's every day - their varied identities, unique perspectives, interests, expertise and their passion for educating young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.

JOB SUMMARY:
St. Margaret's Episcopal School is now accepting applications for a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling. As an integral member of the college counseling team, the Associate Director of College Counseling will provide excellence in college counseling in order to ensure the students of St. Margaret’s are prepared to meet the challenges of their academic, college and career goals. We are an office of four, with each of us working with approximately 30 12th grade students each year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Meet with students and parents to discuss college options
  • Assist all members of the College Counseling office with day to day college counseling and advising activities
  • Support students in the college application process including reviewing admission applications and essays, as well as discussing college options
  • Serve as a faculty advisor to an assigned group of students
  • Hold parent conferences, as needed, to discuss college options, academic preparation and other issues pertaining to the college application process
  • Assist the member of the College Counseling team in charge of coordinating the PSAT AP testing preparation and administration
  • Coordinate and manage all college visits
  • Be attentive to professional growth

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree is preferred
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in selective college admissions or a minimum of five years’ experience at an assistant level
  • Experience using the computer to complete tasks, including Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint with skill and accuracy
Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000. For more information and to apply, click here.

Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Location: New York, NY
Position: Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Ethical Culture Fieldston School seeks a Director of College Counseling to begin July 1, 2024.

A leader in progressive and ethical education, Fieldston’s Upper School campus is located in the Bronx and has a population of 600 students. The College Counseling staff, which currently includes the Director, three Associate Directors, and an office manager, is a team that has fun working and collaborating together and that genuinely enjoys supporting a dynamic and creative student body. The team is committed to building deep relationships with students and their parents/caregivers and partners regularly with grade deans, faculty advisors, and Upper School administrators. The Director leads the team, works with a caseload of students, and serves as a member of the Upper School administrative team.

A comprehensive position description with more information, guidelines for applying, and salary range may be reviewed here.


The Haverford School
Location: Haverford, PA
Position: Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 1, 2024

The Haverford School is seeking an experienced Associate Director of College Counseling starting with the 2024-2025 school year. This position is a full-time, 10- month non-faculty position. The team currently consists of three other full-time college counselors who are creative, collaborative, and constantly exploring new ways to effectively serve students. This position will be responsible for providing college counseling for approximately one-quarter of each graduating class (students are assigned a college counselor in the middle of their sophomore year). The position will start July 1, 2024.

For full job description and to apply, click here.

St. Michael's Catholic Academy
Location: Austin, TX
Position: Associate Director of College and Academic Counseling
Start Date: August 1, 2024

St. Michael’s Prep seeks an experienced Associate Director of College and Academic Counseling who is excited to engage in the community and work with our team of three full-time college and academic counselors. The Associate Director will support students throughout the entire college admission and academic counseling process beginning in 9th grade. We engage early and often with the students to form meaningful relationships early in the process. This is a 12 month full-time position beginning in August 2024. For full job description and to apply, click here.


Forsyth Country Day School
Location: Lewisville, NC
Position: Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Forsyth Country Day School is a community of learners dedicated to preparing our students for what’s ahead, and our College Counseling Office has the distinct privilege of guiding our Upper School community to consider how it fits into our school’s vision of knowing oneself and connecting with others to build community - both on and beyond our campus.

Through strategic thinking, student-centered engagement, and faculty and parent education, the Director of College Counseling leads a team of two Associate Directors. As the college counseling team evolves into our work within the Niblock Center for Intentional Living, we aim to build a multi-year program that supports student self-reflection and engagement in their full learning experience and promotes student wellness, balance, and agency in their considerations of life after Forsyth. The Director works directly with students, faculty, and parents to provide guidance and support as they navigate the college admission and financial aid processes.

FCDS provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. To view full job description and to apply, click here.


KD College Prep
Location: Dallas, TX
Position: Senior College Counselor
Start Date: Spring or Summer 2024

The KD College Prep team seeks an experienced Senior College Counselor with significant college counseling and/or college admission experience to develop the organization’s college counseling services and to work with students and their families in the college search and application processes. KD College Prep works with a wide range of students and believes “college admissions isn’t a game to be won—it’s a fit to be found.”

Since 1992, KD College Prep has served over 82,000 students in four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (Coppell, Flower Mound, Frisco, and Plano) as well as virtually. KD College Prep’s college counseling program evolved as students and their families, appreciative of KD College Prep’s philosophy and support around testing, began requesting support for the college search and application processes.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits to begin this spring or summer. While the direct student work, meetings, and presentations will take place both in person and remotely, interested candidates should already reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or be willing to relocate.

For more information and application guidelines, please review the position description


Marin Academy
Location: San Rafael, CA
Position: Associate Director of College Counseling
Start Date: July 1, 2024

Marin Academy is seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling. This is a full-time, 12-month position with a flexible summer schedule. The Associate Director will counsel and support students and their parents/guardians throughout the college search and application process, including individual and family meetings, teaching sections of College Seminar, and writing counselor recommendations for a caseload of approximately 35-40 students. We also provide programming for parents and students at each grade level.

As progressive, forward-looking school, our curriculum focuses on problems, projects, and questions that cultivate a set of skills linked to our five school-wide competencies: demonstrated empathy, imaginative curiosity, intellectual flexibility, compelling expression, and strategic boldness. MA asks every individual to think, question, and create in an environment of encouragement and compassion, and challenges each person to accept the responsibilities posed by education in a democratic society.

We highly value the student-adult relationship, and the inclusion of many voices and perspectives. Candidates should have the inclination and experience to work in a diverse community focused on issues of equity, social justice, and belonging.

Marin Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. For more information and to apply, click here.


Head-Royce School
Location: Oakland, CA
Position:  College Counselor/Writing Specialist (Part-Time)
Start Date: July 1, 2024

We are seeking a fifth part-time writing-specialist college counselor to complement our team. This is a brand new role, so we're innovating as we go, and are looking for strong candidates who want some flexibility in their work and hold a passion for working closely with students.

Reporting to the Director of College Counseling, the College Counselor/Writing Specialist is responsible for playing a key role in supporting a high quality college counseling program to students in grades 11 and 12. Specifically, the counselor will support the college-essay writing process from brainstorm to final copy in time for their college applications, in collaboration with the three college counselors. The writing specialist will also assist with the recommendation writing and proofreading process.

This is a 12-month position. Salary range $45,000 - $60,000 a year.

For a full job description and to apply, click here.