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*non-member listing Miami Country Day School 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 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:
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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 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 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 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:
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Premium Prep College Counseling 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:
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United Nations International School 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 Position Status: This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month position. QUALIFICATIONS
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For more information and to apply, click here. George School 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 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: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Ethical Culture Fieldston School 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. AcceptU AcceptU (www.AcceptU.com) is a college admissions counseling firm comprised entirely of former admissions officers. The company was founded in 2010 and has supported thousands of applicants, helping them gain admission to nearly all of the top colleges in the U.S. AcceptU is a virtual organization - with employees, as well as clients, located across the United States and around the world. AcceptU is seeking to hire both full-time and part-time college counselors. Prior admissions experience, either full-time or as a seasonal reader, is required. Counselors should have prior admissions experience at a highly ranked research university. Prior college counseling and/or independent consulting experience is valued but not required. College counselors are responsible for advising high school students on college planning topics, including early guidance, extracurricular profile development, school lists, application strategy, essay development and interview preparation. Counselors have flexible schedules and deliver a defined AcceptU curriculum to their students. AcceptU provides extensive training as well as ongoing professional development to all counselors. Qualifications & Skills
Highly competitive salary and benefits for FT counselors, commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should submit their résumé and brief cover letter to: [email protected] with “AcceptU College Counselor” in the subject line. Princeton Day School Princeton Day School is seeking an experienced, empathetic and energetic Associate Director of College Counseling beginning July 2024. The PDS College Counseling team currently includes two Associate Directors and one Assistant Director, who report to the Director of College Counseling. Each member of the team carries an individual caseload of students while also working together to support all Upper Schoolers, including 100-110 seniors per year, in their journey to college. Required / Preferred Qualifications: Other Key Responsibilities Include:
This is a full-time 12-month, year-round salaried position. If this sounds like you and you want to be part of an incredible team, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. For more information, click here. College Matchpoint College MatchPoint is hiring college consultants to join our rapidly expanding team. As a consultant, you will guide a caseload of 40-60 students through the college planning and application process. You will join a team of intelligent, passionate, caring, relentless professionals who are deeply committed to helping students. We will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed, including administrative support, billing, a project management platform, and marketing. You will follow our proven model of success, which includes the most current technology tools combined with good old-fashioned client care. We are currently looking for part-time and full-time virtual consultants. Primary Responsibilities
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Application process: Please send your resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, let us know who you are and why you are interested in joining our team. Don't be shy in your cover letter- we want to know why families would trust you to guide their students and what experience you have had that prepares you for this work. Our screening process will include an screening questions, an in-person interview, reference requests, and a group interview. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year For more information, click here. The Oakridge School The Oakridge School is hiring an Assistant Director of College Advising. The Assistant Director will serve as an integral member of the College Advising team along with the Director of College Advising and College Advising Coordinator. The Assistant will guide and support our families through the college search and application process, serve as an advisor, and help plan/support college advising programs. This position will report directly to the Director of College Advising. For full job description and to apply, click here. The Dalton School The Dalton School is seeking a College Counseling Office Coordinator/Testing Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position, and reports to the Director of College Counseling. Anticipated start date: March 1, 2024. The College Office Coordinator will support the College Office in all administrative tasks required in the execution of the college process. As the Testing Coordinator, this person will also oversee all essential details in the administration of standardized testing (PSAT/NMSQT, Advanced Placement (AP) exams, etc.) in the High School. Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience. For full job description and to apply, click here. |