Career Opportunities

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Lake Forest Academy, Assistant Dean of College Counseling - IL
* Premium Prep College Counseling, Executive Assistant - Remote
Stanford Online High School, Assistant Director of College Counseling - Remote

*non-member listing

Lake Forest Academy

Location: Lake Forest, IL
Position: Assistant Dean of College Counseling
Start Date: August 2022

Founded in 1857, Lake Forest Academy is a coed boarding school serving 435 academically bright and motivated students in grades 9 to 12 from across the globe. Lake Forest Academy seeks an Assistant Dean of College Counseling to assist in the overall operations of the College Counseling Office starting in August 2022.

A significant element of our school mission is to prepare students for college and a global work environment. We proudly educate a globally and ethnically diverse student body that consists of 25% international students and 36% domestic students of color, representing 15 states and 40 countries. With that in mind, the college counseling process at Lake Forest Academy is a comprehensive endeavor that spans from freshman to senior year. The mission of college counseling at Lake Forest Academy is to provide resources for students and families in the college search process to help students make college decisions based on the appropriate fit.

For the full position description and additional information, please visit our website.

The Athenian School
Location: Danville, CA
Position: Registrar and College Counseling Associate
Start Date: Mid- to Late August

ABOUT ATHENIAN
The Athenian School is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school that serves students in grades 6 - 12, from throughout the East Bay, California, the US and the world. We are dedicated to educating students through experiential, collaborative and interdisciplinary learning, and we are committed to social justice, critical thinking, cooperation, reasoned discourse, and mutual respect. We welcome you to read through our site to learn more about our community, and we look forward to meeting you as you consider Athenian!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Athenian School seeks a registrar and college counseling associate to join an experienced, forward thinking, and student-centered team. This person is responsible for the management of all student academic records and for working collaboratively with the Academic office on ensuring accurate and up-to-date student data and information. This person will also manage the administrative and logistical processes of our dynamic college counseling office including the support of the college counselors with coordination of teacher recommendations, document preparation, record keeping, and other aspects of the college application process. This person will also provide program support with events, web presence, and database management for the college counseling program. Responsibilities also include coordinating administration of on-site standardized testing.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will demonstrate awareness of and continued commitment to cultural competence, excellent communication and organizational skills, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with technology. They will demonstrate a clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to support students and families from a broad of backgrounds and experiences. The College Counseling Office embraces the work of Challenge Success and is committed to building a culture of inclusivity, balance, and wellness for all students. We seek candidates with at least three years of full-time clerical and/or administrative work experience in office administration and an appreciation for the joys and challenges of working with high school students.

BENEFITS, COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Athenian provides excellent benefits and salaries are competitive and commensurate with work experience and education. Community members enjoy meals on campus and use of athletics facilities, including a pool, gym and fitness center. All employees participate in school wide professional development, and have the opportunity to pursue a range of additional professional growth opportunities. These include, but are not limited to, funded participation in professional conferences and continuing education opportunities. Athenian provides needed training for CPR/AED certification. All employees are expected to attend all-school functions relevant to their role and to participate in supporting the student experience with other school duties as requested by their direct supervisor.

NON DISCRIMINATION COMMITMENT
The Athenian School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all areas of employment. The School does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

TO APPLY
Visit the Athenian Career Center for further information: https://www.athenian.org/about/get-involved/careers. Please provide a letter of interest and current resume. In your cover letter, please specify the particular source through which you learned about this position: website, referral organization, etc.

Stanford Online High School
Location: Remote
Position: Assistant Director of College Counseling
Start Date: Negotiable

The Assistant Director of College Counseling will be responsible for providing OHS students and families with the full range of college counseling services expected of established independent schools. In this role, you will work closely with approximately 30 juniors and 30 seniors and their families as they navigate their final two years at OHS and embark on the college search, application, and admission process. In addition to working with students and families through one-on-one meetings, you will collaborate with colleagues to deliver a college counseling course, grade-level programming, and outreach sessions for younger students and their families. Your ability to build relationships, advise students from a range of backgrounds, and navigate difficult situations with diplomacy are essential.

Stanford Online High School and Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offices are located at the Stanford Redwood City Campus, however this position will be performed completely online and requires you to have the ability, technology, and appropriate tools to successfully perform all job duties online. You must be located within the United States of America.

For full job description and to apply, click here.

Premium Prep
Location: Remote
Position: Executive Assistant
Start Date: August 1, 2022

Premium Prep is an elite college counseling firm headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC. We are seeking candidates for the position of Executive Assistant. The right person will be a high-functioning individual eager to work closely with the company’s CEO/key executives and be the glue that holds everything together. Premium Prep is growing rapidly, and we need someone with the right mix of organizational skills, work ethic, energy, and ambition. Starting salary is between $45,000 and $55,000, with opportunities for growth and bonuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Office experience
• Proficiency in Google Workspace

Successful candidates must be:

• Socially confident and savvy, with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Technologically proficient and enjoy the “nuts and bolts” of administrative work--everything from calendars and spreadsheets to data analysis and sales support
• An intuitive and highly self-sufficient troubleshooter who tackles problems head-on
• A speedy and responsive multitasker who gets a thrill from helping others succeed in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
• Someone with an exceptional combination of meticulousness, self-awareness, and judgment--and a good sense of humor, too!