What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of College Counseling - Episcopal High School, Houston position at Episcopal High School?
Reporting to the Director of College Counseling, the Associate Director of College
Counseling (or College Counselor, depending on experience) will guide and support
students and their families through the college admissions process. The Associate
Director of College Counseling will be a 12-month position. The responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, the following.
Essential Functions:
• Shepherd students and families during all phases of the college admissions process.
• Write letters of recommendation for approximately 30-35 students.
• Meet with students and families throughout the year.
• Present workshops for parents and students.
• Help maintain a database and help serve as a point-person for students interested in summer enrichment opportunities and student fly-in opportunities for programs serving underrepresented students.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with college admission officers, including hosting college representatives at EHS and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of college admissions trends, policies, and procedures to provide accurate and relevant information to students and families.
• Participate in professional development opportunities (conferences, networking, etc.) to enhance expertise in college counseling best practices.
• Provide essay writing, training, editing, and support to students.
• Provide course scheduling support to students, families and faculty.
• Assist families with applying for financial aid and understanding aid award offers.
• Help administer and coordinate standardized testing (APs, PSAT, Practice ACT)
• Engage in all facets of school life and education, including school-wide committees and co-curricular activities.
• Actively contribute to all office programs, presentations, and initiatives; plan and run workshops as well as a consolidated few weeks of classes for Juniors.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a college counselor in independent schools preferred
• Experience in selective college admissions or 3-5 years’ experience in college admissions preferred
• High degree of empathy and patience combined with a genuine interest in knowing students
• Excellent communication skills: active listening, strong writing, and effective speaking
• Desire to work in a team setting advocating for all EHS students/parents regardless of whether or not the student is part of the counselor’s official caseload
• Strong organizational and time-management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively and timely to needs and requests
• In-depth knowledge of college application and financial aid requirements in addition to experience with the procedures required to access these resources
• Effective organizational skills
• Proficiency with information technology, including Google suite, Microsoft Office, and Naviance
• Willingness to develop or try new approaches, procedures, and strategies
• A lively sense of humor, joyful flexibility, and ability to multi-task
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Generally works in standard office conditions and climate.
• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
Qualifications:
Email scarrasco@ehshouston.org with any questions.