Friends School of Baltimore is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K
through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 803 students, 44% of whom identify as children of
color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality,
and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial,
ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region.
Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are
essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.

Context and Philosophy:

We have an opening for an Assistant Director of College Counseling to begin in July 2024.
The College Counseling program is a 4-year sequence with grade level programming in the 9th
and 10th grades and more intensive, individualized counseling and advocacy in the 11th and
12th grades. This position provides individual counseling to a caseload of 11th and 12th grade
students and families among the ~360 Upper School students and their families. This position
also provides all the support, scheduling, database management, communications, and
program support for the Office of College Counseling. This position is a full-time, 12-month
employee.

We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:
● A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to
incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.
● A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
● A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
● An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
● An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
● An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of
students.
● Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.
Responsibilities:
● Oversees administrative components of the college application process for all students.
● Manage databases (SCOIR), scheduling, and calendar for the Office of College
Counseling.
● Attend regional and national college counselor programs at colleges and universities, as
well as conferences hosted by professional organizations (NACAC, PCACAC, ACCIS).
● Teach seminar-style classes in college readiness, essay writing workshops, and
navigating the college admissions process.
● Beginning winter 2025, advise a cohort of students with whom you will progress through
their years in the Upper School.
● Plan, attend, and present at evening and summer programs and workshops for students
and families.
● Work with the SSD Coordinator to administer standardized college admissions testing
(AP, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT).
● Fulfill a "plus one" responsibility in the co-curricular or extra-curricular life of the school
including clubs, coaching, special event planning, field trips, seminars, etc.

● Attend All-School Professional Days, Department meetings, and Upper School faculty
meetings.
● Help move the initiatives of the School forward by serving on committees and lending
his/her expertise and voice.
● Collaborate with faculty within the division, and cross-divisionally.
● Work closely with the Upper School Administrative Team and Grade Deans.
● Oversee communications between Friends School and College Board, NCAA, college
admissions offices, NACAC, and other outside organizations.

Qualifications:● Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree and experience preferred
● Experience working in college admissions and/or counseling preferred
● Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to understand and incorporate Quaker
Principles and Quaker education into their work.

Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs
and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which
strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color,
religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or
expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and
diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.