Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
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Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

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Posted:
December 15, 2020
Location:
columbia, South Carolina
Type:
Full Time - Administration
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree

(Start Date Late Jan/Early Feb 2021)

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success.  That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.  Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent or the organization to just the work identified.  It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the school’s endeavors.

 

Position Description 

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is seeking an organized, diligent, affable, and skilled professional to join our college counseling office. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position that requires daily interaction with other office personnel and regular contact with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.  It also involves contact with personnel from other schools and academic institutions.  

 

The Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling will report to the Director of College Counseling and Upper School Head and will be responsible for administering all aspects of the college search and admissions process, including the following: 

  • Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising and supporting roughly 30 seniors and their families each year as they go through the application process; and helping students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely.  The Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling also administers the on-line resource Cialfo that gives an additional tool for students and families to investigate, research, track, and plan for the college admission process.
  • Assisting with various programs sponsored by the College Counseling office, including new programming focused on grades 9 and 10.
  • Developing and expanding upon long-term relationships with colleges and universities, including meeting with college admissions representatives who visit campus.
  • Working with the Registrar and Academic Dean to maintain records on seniors, including GPAs and transcripts.
  • Educating him or herself on issues and trends in college admission, higher education, testing, as well as keeping up-to-date about specific colleges and participating in local and national professional organizations, such as SACAC, NACAC, and ACCIS.
  • Maintaining and disseminating information about standardized tests and helping to administer the AP, ACT, SAT, and PSAT exams.
  • Planning and leading a small group of students on a weeklong college visit trip each spring.

 

In addition, the college counselor may be asked to assist with loading information on our web-based college counselling software (Cialfo), meeting with college reps, preparing transcripts, and other such duties.  

 

Specific Job Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the college admissions and financial aid processes and an understanding of the current college admissions landscape
  • Obvious enthusiasm for working with adolescents and a willingness to maintain a flexible, open-door policy with students
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to craft illuminating and compelling letters of recommendation
  • Strong, collaborative interpersonal skills
  • Trustworthiness with confidential information (e.g., student records)
  • Impeccable accuracy and attention to detail--including the ability to manage and meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of an independent college preparatory school, and the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population.
  • Familiarity with school-based (SIS) and college-counseling related platforms, including the Google suite of tools as well as programs such as Slate, Naviance, Cialfo, etc.
  • Availability to attend occasional evening programs

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
  • Administrative experience preferred, particularly with regards to university admissions or secondary school college counseling. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

This job is almost exclusively indoors with some evening commitments. The office is housed in the Robinson Center Upper School facilities used by grades 9-12. 

 

About Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School (HHES) is an independent, Episcopal day school founded in 1951 that serves 730+ children ages 2 through Grade 12. Just minutes away from the urban grandeur of South Carolina’s capital city, Heathwood Hall is a serene, environmental oasis nestled on 122 acres of wooded wetlands. The campus is bordered on the west by the Congaree River, and on the north, east and south by lush farmlands. HHES has long been known as Columbia’s premier independent school. Its tradition of academic excellence is coupled with a longstanding commitment to experiential learning that has led to the development of many distinctive programs. Holding true to its Episcopal heritage, HHES celebrates and seeks to develop the whole child, and to develop tenacious, sophisticated thinkers who value service to others over self-interest. HHES further supports the development of the whole child through a rich array of extracurricular offerings that create ample opportunities for students to find and nurture their passions beyond the classroom. HHES believes that children learn best when they are truly known and supported by their teachers. The school’s abiding commitment to bui...lding strong relationships between students and teachers allows the opportunity for each child to be met where they are in their educational and developmental journey, as opposed to taking a one-size-fits-all approach. While HHES’s outcomes are second-to-none—its students compete nationally and achieve at the highest levels—each student’s Heathwood experience is unique, reflective of his or her interests and abilities, challenges and talents, goals and ethos. HHES graduates don’t just master the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college and beyond; they know themselves, and know how to advocate for themselves, in ways that set them apart from most of their peers. They leave Heathwood prepared not only to take on our dynamic world, but to transform it. While the school community includes members of many faith traditions, Heathwood is an Episcopal School where all students and faculty gather, by school division, for worship and prayer each Wednesday in the on-campus Chapel of the Epiphany. The school is affiliated with the Episcopal diocese and benefits from a supportive Episcopal community in Columbia. It is a school that engenders strong loyalty and strong connections, and promotes an authentic spirit of inclusivity, acceptance, and care for each individual. Today, HHES seeks an experienced development professional who appreciates the culture of this exemplary place, shares it values, and will cultivate relationships and gifts to ensure the betterment of the school. The Community | Columbia, South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina is a city convenient to mountains and beaches. In just two hours you can be on a beach in Charleston, SC or head the opposite direction two hours toward the upstate and find yourself in the mountains. Sporting News recently recognized Columbia as one of the “Best Sports Cities;” residents love to support their local college teams including the University of South Carolina’s Gamecocks. The city also has a more refined side and is home to the Columbia Museum of Art, the SC Philharmonic Orchestra, the Columbia City Ballet, and a myriad of performing arts groups. Columbia has received numerous accolades for its cost of living, climate, job outlook, education, the arts, health care and recreation.
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