May 20, 202College Counselor
Job Description

School Overview
Justin-Siena is a Lasallian Catholic college preparatory school. We serve approximately 65students from the Napa Valley and neighboring Northern California communities, as well as
international students in residence from countries around the world. Dedicated, competent, and
caring faculty and staff are at the heart of Justin-Siena. Our mission emphasizes academic
excellence and a holistic student experience in the context of a loving community that prepares
students to serve and lead in an ever-changing world.

Position Summary
In tandem with the Director of College Counseling, the College Counselor is responsible for
advising Justin-Siena High School’s student body in regards to college decisions and
programing.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties
College Advising, including:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 75 seniors and 75 juniors, meet individually with

• Guide students in their college research and provide additional support by seeking out the

• Plan and execute application workshops and presentations in large group and advisory

• Support students to complete Justin-Siena’s College List & Request Form
• Write letters of recommendation for college admissions and scholarships, prepare and

send Secondary School Reports to colleges, universities and scholarship sources, and
mid-year reports as necessary or as requested

• Instruct teachers in the use of Scoir for writing and submitting teacher recommendations

• Educate students and parents in the use of Scoir for making informed decisions about

• Inform students about college entrance exams, interpret test results, create testing plans

Building Relationships, including:
Attend college admissions workshops, particularly those presented by UC, CSU, ACT,

Qualifications
Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess a minimum of three to five
years of relevant experience in a college preparatory school or college/university. Candidates
should have a demonstrated understanding of the complex nature of the college counseling and
college application process, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Google
Applications for Education, Scoir, databases and social media.

• Experience with college advising, admissions, and financial aid processes at the

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; pleasant, warm demeanor
• Must show a high level of initiative and follow through with the ability to work

Preference will be given to those with experience in Lasallian or Catholic high schools. An
understanding of the developmental needs of adolescents is necessary; therefore, we seek a
healthy combination of positivity, flexibility, energy, creativity, and a sense of humor. We seek
candidates with demonstrated experience working in a diverse, inclusive community and strong
cross-cultural competency skills.

TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically in one email and as separate
documents (preferably PDFs) the following materials to jpowell@justin-siena.org:

• A thoughtful cover letter expressing interest in this particular position;
• A current résumé;
• Three professional references;
• A statement of educational philosophy that applies to this position

Position Reports to: Director of College Counseling
Collaborates with: Academic Administration, Guidance Counselors
Compensation: $65,283 - $118,11Position hours: 11 month, full-time exempt salaried position

School policy prohibits discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics:
race, color, gender, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age,
national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation,
or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws.