Associate Director of College Counseling

Rye Country Day School has an anticipated opening for an Associate Director of College Counseling beginning in August 2026. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, PreK-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

The Associate Director of College Counseling reports to the Director of College Counseling and will assist the college counseling team in educating and supporting students and their families through the college application process by helping to deliver thoughtful, nuanced, and individualized counseling to all students.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the senior class of approximately 110 students and developing college counseling relationships with Upper School students in grades 9-11
• Writing personalized letters of recommendation for 30-35 students each year
• Advising and supporting students and families through the financial aid application process
• Organizing and leading meetings with students and families on specific topics related to the college application process
• Team teaching the College Counseling Office's Junior Seminar curriculum to students
• Building relationships and maintaining strong professional ties with college admission professionals and college counseling colleagues
• Supporting the office in hosting over 125 admissions visitors every year
• Attending regional and national conferences, visiting colleges and universities, and networking with admissions professionals and peers
• Working closely with RCDS employees and other RCDS community members to best support students and families
• Actively contributing to 12th Grade class initiatives
• Occasional evening and weekend work, as well as limited availability during some breaks
  
  

Desired qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree
• Five (5) or more years of experience working in an admissions office and/or a high school setting
• A genuine desire to work with adolescents and their families
• A deep understanding of the college application process, including its procedures and requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills; a positive attitude, confidence, dedication, flexibility, and commitment to a team based approach
• An understanding of the history of college admissions as well as a contextual grasp of current trends in the field
• Clear and confident communication and presentation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including use of technology
• An ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
• The ability to to develop and implement strategic and effective counseling in support of a wide range of students
• A respect for internal and external deadlines
• A commitment to lifetime learning and professional and personal integrity
• A well-developed sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members allowing for the ability to connect with the many constituencies of the RCDS community
  
  

RCDS seeks employees who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits. RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website - http://www.ryecountryday.org - to learn more about the school's rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/.

Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000