College Counselor

College Counselor oversees all services and programs related to career and college decision-making and engages students and their families in the process of determining appropriate post-secondary education.

The responsibilities of College Counselor include, but are not limited to:

• Developing programming for students at each grade level and work closely with juniors and seniors as they complete the college process and standardized test preparation

• Working closely with students’ advisors, coaches and parents as warranted.

• Managing standardized test registration and administration, including testing accommodations

• Managing the office budget and data entry/record keeping through Scoir 

• Writing recommendations for students; working in conjunction with the school's Registrar, faculty, and other staff to send transcripts, recommendations, and other materials for students' college applications  

• Scheduling appointments with college admission representatives

• Leading events for parents during Family Weekends   

• Serving on the academic Program Team; teaching 1-2 classes or serving as an Academic Coach in the Learning Skills Program, depending on qualifications

• Supervising other staff in the College Counseling office

• Serving as House Parent in exchange for provided on-campus housing

Required qualifications

• Two years of college counseling or admissions experience

• Experience with NCAA rules and regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• Exceptional managerial, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents

• Willingness to be involved in the life of the school community

• Proven ability to collaborate, effectively communicate, work independently

• Valid driver’s license

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear 

• The employee is required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to find; handle or feel and reach with hands and arms 

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds 

• Must be able to work in the heat and cold as well as environments with adverse conditions including dirt, dust and pollen, odors, sun, wetness, humidity, rain, and noise