College Counselor

Key qualifications include:

• Three to five years' experience in selective college admissions and/or college counseling in independent schools
• An in-depth knowledge of colleges and universities as well as a contextual grasp of the current college admissions landscape
• An interest in progressive educational pedagogy and a commitment to guiding students with a wide variety of academic and extra-curricular interests and abilities
• A desire to work intensively and collaboratively with each grade of approximately 120-125 families, eagerly welcoming conversations and encouraging interaction among students, parents and the college counseling office
• Strong analytical writing skills and the ability to craft letters of recommendation filled with relevant information
• An ability to engage students in a classroom setting and teach a course geared towards the college search and application process and a willingness to serve as a faculty advisor
• Active participation in local and national associations relevant to our profession, including NACAC, College Board and ACCIS, as well as interest in attending college tours and networking with colleagues in college counseling and college admissions
• Strong public speaking skills and the desire to participate in events for students, parents and colleagues
• A team-oriented approach to all aspects of the college counseling process and a collaborative spirit of engagement in all professional endeavors
• The ability to successfully coordinate large scale programs and events, such as PSAT and AP testing, Case Studies, etc.