Career OpportunitiesMember schools may list open positions on our website. Please complete our form to have a position included here. * Avenues School, Dean of Students, 10-12 grades - Brazil *non-member listing Location: Singapore The Dean of College Counseling is responsible for leading all aspects of the college counseling, college search, and college admissions process in support of students and families. The Dean supervises the members of the College Counseling Department. The Dean serves as the principal liaison with college and university admissions officers as well as with national and regional professional organizations. The Dean serves on the high school leadership team, the course development team, as well as other working groups as assigned. The Dean plays a significant role in leading the college curriculum design process and college and career readiness support in grades 9-12 and in partnership with other divisions. To view full job description and to apply, click here. Location: Newtown Square, PA The Opportunity The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, PA anticipates an opening for an Associate Director of College Counseling to join our collaborative, energetic, six-person team. This position would begin August 1, 2023, but EA is open to candidates available and interested in starting immediately. The Associate Director will work with a portion of each class (typically fewer than 30 students), assisting students and their families through all aspects of the college counseling process, including creating and finalizing college lists, reviewing essays, and writing personalized letters of recommendation. They will also contribute to college counseling classes, workshops, and programs, meet with college representatives visiting EA, and represent the College Counseling Office at school events. While this is a ten-month position, given the job's demands, some work during the summer is both inevitable and expected. Who You Are We think you'll make a strong and immediate contribution to the EA community if you identify with the following:
Who We Are A school of over 1300 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, of which 30% identify as students of color, Episcopal takes a holistic approach to educating all students in mind, body, and spirit. Grounded in The Stripes, our curriculum is designed to enable students to lead lives of purpose, faith, and integrity. Further supporting that mission is our commitment to building an inclusive community, articulated in our 11 Commitments. While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:
Position term begins: August 1, 2023, but EA is open to candidates available and interested in starting immediately The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement. To view full job description and to apply, click here. Gould Academy The Director of College Counseling and Alumni Success guides the successful planning and implementation of the College Counseling programing and culture at Gould, leads the College Counseling Team, serves as a College Counselor for a reduced group of students and families in pursuit of attaining their higher education goals, and collaborates with the Alumni office in supporting recent graduates of Gould. This twelve-month position reports directly to the Asst. Head of School for Teaching and Learning and works in close partnership with other administrators and faculty. The Director acts as a trusted professional within Gould; informing faculty members, parents, coaches, administrators, board members, and prospective students and families about the current landscape of college admissions, in addition to gap year and career opportunities. They guide various constituents in decision-making that best serves and promotes Gould students and Gould’s college-admissions position. They work to promote Gould through frequent travel to and presentations at national conferences and campus tours. Qualifications
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To view full job description and to apply, click here. Khan Lab School Khan Lab School (KLS) in Mountain View, California is seeking a full-time College Counselor to deliver a personal, comprehensive college counseling program. The College Counselor will work closely with school administrators, faculty, and staff to support KLS students and families, through the college search, application, and decision experience. The Counselor will also coordinate the Applied Learning Program, including Senior Capstone projects, which provide students the opportunity to independently pursue interests in greater depth. They will also develop and run the internship program. We are looking for a team player who has experience in college admission and counseling and is enthusiastic about working with young people and their supporters. Our lab school model requires flexibility, humor and innovation. Salary Range: 90-115K To view full job description and to apply, click here. Flintridge Preparatory School Flintridge Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school enrolling 530 students in grades 7-12. We seek a college counselor starting in August 2023 for the 2023-24 school year. The college counselor will collaborate with three other members of the counseling team to mentor, guide, advise, and advocate for a class of approximately 110 students and their parents starting in the second semester of junior year through graduation. Our program focuses on helping each individual student assess their academic and extracurricular strengths and interests, create a balanced college list, submit applications that accurately represent them, and negotiate the college admission landscape. This is done through classes, meetings, and activities that are designed to address each aspect of the college admission process in developmentally appropriate ways. An ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, an ability to work with diverse groups, and a passion for working with young people and their families. We seek a candidate to not only work within the close-knit college counseling team, but to engage with the larger Prep community in many different capacities. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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To view the full job description and to apply, click here. Trinity Valley School The School: The Opportunity: The Counseling Coordinator should possess strong interpersonal skills, provide outstanding customer service, and collaborate effectively with all TVS constituents: students, faculty, staff, parents, and university representatives. The successful incumbent will possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage the details of multiple projects and tasks, maintain the confidentiality of all activities within the College Counseling Office, and be able adjust to ever-changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. To see the complete job posting and apply, click here. If you have questions, please reach out to Carrie Skains, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]. Ransom Everglades School As a member of the College Counseling Office at Ransom Everglades (RE), you will find ambitious students, supportive parents, exceptional faculty, knowledgeable colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth and engagement. A new executive director, with more than two decades of higher education admissions experience, and a director, with extensive experience in high school college counseling offices in the US and abroad, have recently joined the office to lead a reimagining process that will inform parents and elevate RE students in an increasingly competitive national admissions landscape. To view full job description and to apply, click here.The American School in London The American School in London is seeking to add a 4th University Advisor to our team. The University Advisor’s primary responsibility is advising, monitoring and guiding 30-40 students (and their parent/guardian(s)) through the post-ASL planning process from halfway through junior year until post-graduation. In addition, the University Advisor assists the university advising team in presenting the many facets of post-ASL planning throughout the high school, from presentations to field trips, from individual meetings to workshops. The University Advisor is part of the Office of Student Advising team, all of whom are charged with advising students from their transition into high school through post-secondary planning. This is a 4/5 position; the remaining 1/5 will entail classroom teaching or other responsibilities. To view full job description, click here. You can contact Anne Richardson with any questions.Chadwick School Chadwick School is eager to welcome an experienced, dynamic, and successful college admission counseling leader to serve as its next Executive Director of College Counseling. Working in partnership with school leaders, the incoming Executive Director will have the unique opportunity to assess Chadwick’s current college counseling philosophy and curriculum, set a bold vision for new goals and approaches, and develop a supportive and robust organizational framework that will set the stage for the next iteration of the college counseling experience at Chadwick. The school’s campus, unmatched in natural beauty, is just 30 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, close to Long Beach, and only 10 minutes from the Beach Cities of the Peninsula, including the resort town of Riviera Village. Part of Los Angeles’ South Bay, the Palos Verdes Peninsula offers numerous outdoor activities, including walks through the South Coast Botanic Garden, whale watching at Point Vicente Park, and hiking at Ryan Park, which includes breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby Santa Catalina Island. To be successful in this role, the Executive Director of College Counseling must bring a deep record of building strong relationships within an educational community, collaboratively fostering growth and development within a team, and successfully planning and executing strategies that foster positive outcomes while staying true to mission. Candidates should be eager to immerse in a close-knit school community and demonstrate the energy and drive to fully realize Chadwick’s potential, bringing creativity and fresh insight where needed and implementing best practices that will ensure future success for college counseling at Chadwick, both short- and long-term. Reporting to the Head of School, the Executive Director of College Counseling is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship for the college counseling team and will be charged with devising and implementing a structure for the college counseling office and staff built on national best practices and the school’s mission and goals. The College Counseling Office is well-established and well-resourced with an impressive record of success in guiding students to successful outcomes. The college counseling team is experienced, collaborative, student-centered, and committed to the philosophy of promoting fit over rankings. Including the Executive Director, the office is composed of four full time college counselors and two support staff who work with classes that average between 90 and 100 students. Additionally, the Executive Director is a critical member of the school leadership team and is tasked with providing strategic insight and partnership to the Head of School, the senior leadership team, and the Director of the Upper School on all things related to college counseling at Chadwick. For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications, electronically and in confidence, to: To view full job description, click here. Columbus School for Girls Columbus School for Girls, the only all-girl, PreK-12 school in Central Ohio, strives to empower girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. CSG seeks a values and mission aligned Director of College Counseling to begin July 1, 2023. Reporting to the Director of Upper School, the Director of College Counseling is an important academic leader and collaborator. To review a comprehensive position description and for application information, please click here. Please direct questions to Chris Boyle or Jennifer Christensen. University School of Milwaukee University School of Milwaukee seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling to begin January 3, 2023 as part of a collaborative, supportive, inclusive team and school community. The Associate Director reports to the Director, serves in an office of three counselors and one associate, and plays a significant role in cultivating learners, leaders, and citizens. A top Wisconsin school enjoying a national reputation for excellence, University School of Milwaukee serves 1100 students PK-12, 400+ in the Upper School. For full job description and to apply, click here. Fountain Valley School Fountain Valley School: Fountain Valley School, a selective boarding and day school, educates 270 students in grades 9–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in the heart of Colorado Springs, Co. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics and the outdoors in a diverse community to develop young adults who are courageous, open-minded, self-reliant, curious, and compassionate. The College Counseling Office at Fountain Valley School seeks to guide students and parents through a thoughtful journey that emphasizes reflection, discovery, and the excitement of the process. Students are eager to engage in a college process where fit and student agency are valued and expected. The ability to establish a genuine rapport with each student and the capacity to individualize the admissions process are essential qualities. This is an important position for the school where the Director is expected to be able to celebrate and communicate the mission, the curriculum, the history and accomplishments of the school. The Opportunity: Fountain Valley School seeks experienced and dynamic candidates for the position of Director of College Counseling. Reporting to the Head of School and serving as a member of the Senior Administrative team, candidates should be experienced in the college admissions process and in national trends and be prepared to serve as a leader in and out of the school. The Director must be comfortable and experienced in engaging with a wide range of constituencies: students, teachers, administrators, parents, college representatives, and alumni. The ideal candidate will possess ten or more years of experience working in a selective secondary school, college or university admissions office, committed to building strong, individualized relationships with students and their families, delighted to join an engaged and diverse school community, willing to be a visible presence, and exude empathy, warmth and humor. The Director will lead a team of three including an Associate Director of College Counseling and an Office Manager and will work directly with approximately 30 students per graduating class. To Apply: For more information, please visit https://www.fvs.edu/about. To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to Megan Harlan at [email protected]. San Francisco University High School San Francisco University High School seeks a Director of College Counseling to begin July 1, 2023. The Director reports to the Head of Schools, serves on the senior administrative team, and leads an office of four. One of the finest high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, UHS serves 450 students. To review full job description and to apply, click here. Jakarta Intercultural School Our counseling team is growing! We are looking to hire at least 2 counselors for an August 2023 start date, as we expand from a 6-person to a 7-8 person team. A few things not in the job description you might find helpful:
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To view job description, click here. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to: Matthew Macdonald, Head of Upper School, [email protected] In addition, interested candidates planning to attend this year’s NACAC Conference in Houston, Texas scheduled for September 22-24 should include that information when submitting your cover letter and resume. Webb School’s Director of College Counseling, Dr. Mark Seamon, will be attendance and available to meet with interested candidates. Catlin Gabel School Catlin Gabel School in Portland, OR seeks an experienced college counseling professional to join our College Counseling team in 2023. Guided by the school’s values, our college counseling process encourages students to take ownership of the college search with support from their family and college counselors. Our college counselors assist students at each stage and educate the school community on colleges, application standards, trends, and alternative post-graduate opportunities, work with families as they consider college costs and funding sources, and build relationships with colleges on behalf of the school. We celebrate the diversity of our students and their multifaceted goals. The college counselor will participate in and help shape all activities required to advance a forward-thinking college counseling program that is grounded in the school's educational mission and progressive philosophy; provide individual guidance to 35-40 students in each graduating class as well as group programming in grades 9-12; and maintain a dialogue with college admission officers at a wide array of colleges. The successful applicant will communicate exceptionally, balance competing tasks graciously and engage openly in the Catlin Gabel community. Above all, they will listen and connect skillfully and compassionately with adolescents and their families. They will have an understanding of the value of an inclusive, progressive educational philosophy and will display a strong connection with and appreciation for teenagers and their families. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years of college admission experience, either as a secondary school college counselor or in a college admission office, and experience working with adolescents. To view the full job description and to apply, click here. |