Posnack School’s Fischer High School seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling to join a growing team of colleagues who are energetic, creative, and collaborative. The Associate Director will serve as the academic advisor as well as college counselor for a cohort of students therefore experience in academic advising is paramount. This is a 12-month position beginning July 1, 2024.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Effectively advise, support, educate, and mentor assigned students and their families through their four year academic plan and the course selection process while monitoring students' academic progress.
• Review and update each assigned student’s four year plan annually.
• As the college counselor to an assigned cohort of students and families, provide effective guidance, support, education, and mentorship through the college search and application process, beginning in the early fall of junior year.
• Support students and families in navigating the athletic recruitment and/or artistic application process.
• Understand the college admission process at a variety of institution types and selectivity levels and be prepared to guide students considering gap years.
• Apply broad knowledge on a variety of college admissions, academic and financial aid policies to advise students and families in developing well-balanced lists.
• Assist with devising, planning, and implementing college counseling and academic advising events and programs for students and families.
• Present effective meetings and presentations for classes, parents, and students at critical junctures in the college counseling and course selection process.
• Nurture and develop strong professional relationships with college admissions professionals.
• Awareness of issues and trends in college admission, higher education, and the testing landscape.
• Host college representative school visits.
• Work with faculty on completing teacher recommendations.
• Write detailed, personal, and comprehensive letters of support for each counselee and serve as an advocate for students in the college admissions process.
• Participate in college tours and actively participate in regional and national associations such as NACAC, SACAC, and ACCIS.
• Demonstrate expertise in Gmail/Google Drive applications; experience with Scoir also valued; willingness and ability to learn necessary programs.
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• It is essential for the Employee to arrive on time to work every scheduled workday. It is essential for the Employee to maintain good attendance and give ample notice, when possible when the Employee will be absent. It is essential for Employees to speak to co-workers with respect and to follow all of the requirements and expectations in the Employee Handbook.

QualificationsThe Associate Director of College Counseling must have a bachelor's degree or higher (master’s degree preferred) and at least 3 years experience in college counseling and academic advising. Excellent counseling, interpersonal, communication, time management, attention to detail, technological, public speaking, listening, and written skills. Salary based on experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will have:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Posnack School
• An understanding of the developmental needs of high school students and enthusiasm for working closely with them and their parents.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, energy, creativity, innovation, diplomacy, flexibility, discretion, and patience.
• Ability to function well in a dynamic, fast-paced, school environment while maintaining a sense of humor.

Posnack School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetics, and any other characteristic or status protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• college counseling and academic advising: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person