WESTOVER SCHOOL

Associate Director of College Counseling (full-time)

School Information:

Westover School is a gender-inclusive girls boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated students become confident, connected adults. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere emphasizing student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life. 

We are empowering students to be themselves, make their own choices, and appreciate belonging and mattering, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference, and who understand the power of relationships.

Do you find joy and passion in working with adolescents?

Do you put students at the center of their personal development and planning for the future?

Does your leadership demonstrate engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?

Westover is seeking dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive applicants for an Associate Director of College Counseling. This is a full time, 10-month position that reports to the Director of College Counseling. This position will begin in August 2024. 

The ideal candidate will:

Champion the School’s mission and core values.

Demonstrate leadership, engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Have excellent writing, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills. 

Possess the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Participate in the life of the School in order to support and serve the student body.

Find joy in communicating with students, parents/guardians, and colleges and universities to highlight the excellence of Westover students. 

Exercise creativity and enthusiasm in an ever-changing college admissions landscape. 

Maintain discretion and the highest ethical standards.

Have at least three years of experience either in a selective college admission office or in a high school college counseling office.

Possess at minimum a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and support to allow students and families to navigate the complex college application process.

Draft comprehensive, personal, and holistic recommendations for approximately 50% of each senior class.

Partner with the Director of College Counseling to creatively support students and families with a future-focused mindset.

Support students to curate their strongest college applications through self-reflection via essay writing and supplemental enhancements. 

Proficiently utilize technology including Google Suite, Zoom, College Kickstart, and Scoir.

Respond in a timely fashion with energy and empathy to the needs of students, colleagues, and families.

Pursue professional development including attending conferences, visiting colleges, and participating in local and national organizations as well as on-campus programming.

Collaborate with colleagues in offering support as they draft recommendations.

Develop, maintain, and cultivate strong relationships with college admissions officers around the country and the world in order to expose students to exciting options for their post-high school pursuits.

Co-teach college counseling classes for grades 9 - 11 students and families covering topics such as the application process, using Scoir and College Kickstart, financial aid and scholarships, and transitioning to college.

Serve as a resource with knowledge of the financial aid processes and maintain familiarity with the needs of students receiving substantial financial aid (e.g. scholarships, college tours, college pipelines, etc.)

Application Notes:

Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a résumé. 

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Westover is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.