College Counselor

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent, Catholic, college-prep institution for girls offering 17 years of instruction for toddlers through twelfth grade. Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 24 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States-Canada sponsored by the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).

Job Description

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is seeking a full time College Counselor for grades 8-12. The College Counselor as an Upper School faculty member is directly accountable to the Upper School Division Head. S(he) works with the Division Head, Dean of Students, students and parents to ensure that the spirit and life of the school reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. Responsibilities include:

• To understand, embrace and implement the school's mission and philosophy as written in the Goals and Criteria; participate in the Christ-centered life of the school; and model the school’s philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration. To assume responsibility for counseling students in grades 8-12 (and their parents) in regard to the entire college selection, application and admission procedures.

• To coordinate the program and calendar for all standardized testing for students, including scheduling test dates, registering students, arranging for special “prep” sessions, administering the tests, and providing pre- and post-test counseling.
• To serve as AP and PSAT Test Coordinator.
• To coordinate selection of college book award winners.
• To keep accurate permanent records of students’ testing and academic work.
• To keep track of admission decisions.
• To oversee the upload of student transcripts into the State Transcript System (STS)
• To develop summary reports on students’ progress on standardized testing to the school community as appropriate.
• To provide information as needed for the Headmistress/Board of Trustees.
• To conduct individual and group sessions in all areas of college counseling.
• To write the school recommendations for seniors as part of their application process.
• To oversee the faculty writing of the requested recommendations for students.
• To maintain and expand an attractive, informative and up-to-date College Counseling Center.
• To provide a welcoming environment for visits with college representatives, facilitating meetings between representatives and students.
• To visit college campuses when invited.
• To oversee a summer trip to visit colleges.
• To be available to faculty who wish to include college counseling in their curriculum (e.g. Kindergarten t-shirt project).
• To represent the school at relevant state and national conferences and workshops.