What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of College Counseling position at Gonzaga College High School?
Gonzaga College High School
Staff Position Opening - Assistant Director of College Counseling
Gonzaga College High School is seeking an experienced, full-time high school Assistant Director of College Counseling beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred. The candidate will also have 3 to 5 years of experience in secondary education, college counseling or college admissions. Candidates with experience in college admissions will receive priority consideration. Candidates will be able to support the school mission of building young men who are religious, loving, academically competent, open to growth, and committed to doing justice.
This is a 10-month position with some additional responsibilities after the school day and on weekends. Responsibilities include evening and weekend programs for students and families, college visits and tours, and additional professional development.
Gonzaga College High School is committed to leadership in multicultural education and a culturally diverse faculty and staff. The school therefore seeks applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported.
Gonzaga is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school founded in 1821, for young men in grades nine through twelve located in Washington, DC. Gonzaga offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum that provides a broad range of major course offerings including honors and advanced placement courses, complemented by a selection of electives and co-curricular activities. Retreats and Christian service, in the Jesuit tradition, are the hallmark of a Gonzaga education. There are seventeen interscholastic sports teams at Gonzaga, as well as musical and dramatic performing arts ensembles, and many clubs and student organizations.
A resume and cover letter are required part of the application process. Cover letters should highlight relevant experience and particular areas of expertise and demonstrate how said experience and education would add value to the community at Gonzaga College High School.