What are the responsibilities and job description for the COLLEGE COUNSELOR position at New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)?
Trinity Hall has an immediate opening for a College Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year.
The School: Trinity Hall is an independent, all-girls school that educates and empowers young women in the Catholic tradition through an innovative college preparatory program grounded in our four core values of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith. Trinity Hall prepares each student to achieve her full potential as she embraces her place in the world. Trinity Hall is located at 101 Corregidor Road in Tinton Falls, NJ. Trinity Hall serves students in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties.
Our Approach
Trinity Hall’s College Counseling Team works collaboratively to provide student-focused, full-service guidance to students and parents through all aspects of the college process during their years at Trinity Hall. The comprehensive year-round program blends both grade-wide initiatives and individualized support.
Job Description
Trinity Hall is seeking a College Counselor with at least three years of experience in high school college counseling and/or college admissions. The ideal candidate must have exceptional communication, counseling, organizational, and writing skills, as well as extensive knowledge of the college application process. The College Counselor will work closely with a senior College Counselor and report to the Assistant Head for Student Programs & Services, who is also part of the team. Applicants should also be enthusiastic to join a collaborative, supportive, dynamic, professional, and mission-driven faculty dedicated to empowering and educating young women to be future leaders.
Responsibilities And Duties
Application Procedure: To apply, candidates should electronically submit a resume, cover letter and completed Application for Employment to admin@trinityhallnj.org indicating the position in the subject line.
Trinity Hall, in the treatment of employees and applicants for employment, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. The school and its representatives follow the laws that govern hiring practices and focus fairly and consistently on every applicant on the talent, skills, and abilities needed for the job.
The School: Trinity Hall is an independent, all-girls school that educates and empowers young women in the Catholic tradition through an innovative college preparatory program grounded in our four core values of leadership, respect, perseverance, and faith. Trinity Hall prepares each student to achieve her full potential as she embraces her place in the world. Trinity Hall is located at 101 Corregidor Road in Tinton Falls, NJ. Trinity Hall serves students in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties.
Our Approach
Trinity Hall’s College Counseling Team works collaboratively to provide student-focused, full-service guidance to students and parents through all aspects of the college process during their years at Trinity Hall. The comprehensive year-round program blends both grade-wide initiatives and individualized support.
Job Description
Trinity Hall is seeking a College Counselor with at least three years of experience in high school college counseling and/or college admissions. The ideal candidate must have exceptional communication, counseling, organizational, and writing skills, as well as extensive knowledge of the college application process. The College Counselor will work closely with a senior College Counselor and report to the Assistant Head for Student Programs & Services, who is also part of the team. Applicants should also be enthusiastic to join a collaborative, supportive, dynamic, professional, and mission-driven faculty dedicated to empowering and educating young women to be future leaders.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Support students and families throughout the college search and application process, including but not limited to college list building, academic and standardized test advising, essay and application review, interview preparation, and NCAA recruiting process.
- Work with the Assistant Head for Student Programs & Services and the senior College Counselor in implementing a comprehensive college advising program for grades 9-12.
- Collaborate effectively with school leadership and faculty, particularly in areas related to the college admission process.
- Assist in the planning, chaperoning, and directing of college trips.
- Help plan and implement a robust calendar of events as part of the college counseling program, including student and parent meetings, college search/application workshops, financial aid information sessions, college fairs, etc.
- Promote relationships on behalf of Trinity Hall with college admission offices, including scheduling and implementing visits from college admissions representatives, and possibly traveling to colleges and universities.
- Compose school counselor recommendations for individual students.
- Maintain knowledge of current college admission trends.
- Ensure records of graduating seniors are updated and effectively communicated to colleges and universities.
- Participate in the coordination and administration of standardized testing (AP, PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT) on campus.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in college counseling/admissions at the high school and/or college/university level.
- Proficiency in Scoir and/or Naviance, Google Suite, and other relevant technology and platforms.
- Exceptional oral and written communication, multi-tasking, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability and desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, enthusiastic, and dynamic team environment.
- Competitive Salary – commensurate with experience and education
- Health Plans – Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
- Retirement Plans – 403b
- Personal, sick, and vacation days available
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to contribute to an innovative school and community that is consistently growing in the field of education
Application Procedure: To apply, candidates should electronically submit a resume, cover letter and completed Application for Employment to admin@trinityhallnj.org indicating the position in the subject line.
Trinity Hall, in the treatment of employees and applicants for employment, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. The school and its representatives follow the laws that govern hiring practices and focus fairly and consistently on every applicant on the talent, skills, and abilities needed for the job.
Salary : $63,000 - $69,000