Director of College Counseling

The Derryfield School seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of College Counseling. This is a full-time, 12-month, position beginning July 2021; salary is competitive based on experience. The Director will lead a staff of one other counselor and an administrative assistant in guiding students and their families through all stages of the college search and admission process. Derryfield’s four-year, developmental approach to the process includes self-assessment and forward planning for freshmen and sophomores, and one- on-one college counseling relationships with juniors and seniors. While grounded
in the philosophy of the student-centered and student-driven search for “match,” working closely with parents is an intrinsic part of the process as well.

Responsibilities will include:
• Overseeing the daily operation of a successful, comprehensive counseling program
• Working individually with 35 – 50 students in each of grades eleven and twelve, and actively contributing to all office programs, presentations, and initiatives; reporting directly to the Head of Upper School
• Developing and maintaining close professional relationships with students, parents, faculty/staff, and college admission personnel
• Writing the School Letter of Recommendation and acting as advocate for each counselee
• Travel to regional and national professional development conferences and to individual colleges and universities
• Serving as an academic advisor for approximately eight students
• Fulfilling other school duties/responsibilities deemed appropriate for the position