At Marin Academy, our unique educational approach inspires teachers and students to work side-by-side every day immersing themselves deeply in their subjects, while honing the ability to think critically and creatively. And because many voices are welcomed and encouraged at MA, our students cultivate the tools they need to live their lives fully—and the inspiration to contribute as compassionate citizens to our world.

Marin Academy is seeking a full-time Director of College Counseling for the 2021-2022 academic year. This position leads the current team of two college counselors and a part-time assistant.

The Marin Academy college counseling focuses on four values:

• Choices: Every student should have choices in where they can attend college or pursue post-secondary
• Self-Awareness: Students should learn about themselves throughout the
• Autonomy: Throughout the college search and application process, students should begin to take ownership over their goals and
• Self-Worth: While college can be a transformative and impactful time in a person's life, our office challenges students to identify intrinsic and internal sources of fulfillment.

Our office has created programming that cultivates deep relationships with our students, promotes self-reflection, and emphasizes a values-driven college process.

Leadership and Counseling Services

• Directs the strategic approach to college counseling for Marin
• Leads and supervises the entire college counseling office, including two Associate Directors of College Counseling and a 50%
• Collaborates closely with the College Counseling team to develop and implement thoughtful, effective college counseling strategies, innovative programming, and best practices in the context of Marin In particular, we are constantly working to evaluate and improve our approach as it relates to our school’s mission.
• Advises on a highly-personalized basis 30% of the junior and senior classes (approximately 30-35 students per class) about all phases of the college admissions process, from initial inquiry to matriculation.
• Meets with Marin Academy parents about the college search and application process and the individual needs.
• Writes individualized letters of recommendation on behalf of their caseload of the senior class, summarizing each student’s high school experience and the faculty’s views of the overall contribution made by that student.
• Ensures communication to different stakeholders (students, parents, faculty, and administration) is effective.
• Plans and delivers a series of formal programming for families, including Junior Preview Night, Senior Parent College Night, Case Studies, and Financial Aid Night for students and parents, helping them to understand the intricacies of college admission.
• Creates and maintains curriculum for the senior college seminar in the fall and possible seminars for juniors.
• Builds upon a culture of inclusivity in the college process, including setting expectations for students and families on acting equitably.
• Maintains and cultivates relationships with college admission officers, which includes hosting them during their visits to
• Stays informed on current admissions and counseling trends through reading and research, maintaining membership in, and attending professional associations and conferences, participating in campus visits and tours, and networking extensively with college admissions and college counseling colleagues.
• Serves as an advisor for a cohort of 10-12th grade students.

Academic Leadership

• Assists Advisors, the Deans, and the Academic Dean in developing appropriate class selections for each junior/senior
• Maintains a thorough understanding of each department’s curricular offerings and policies and serves on the Curriculum

Administrative Duties/Public Relations

• Develops and maintains close relationships with college- admission personnel, including a week of advocacy travel each
• Serves on the Head of School’s Administrative Team, providing advice on school policies and
• Publishes the school profile.
• Represents Marin Academy at regional and national meetings of college-admission
• Coordinates the visitations of college-admission officers to campus, ensuring that each leaves with an appreciation for our
• Administers PSAT to all sophomores and juniors and proctors extended time testing on campus for SAT in addition to the AP testing

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring. The candidate will understand different perspectives, interact respectfully with cultures other than their own, and cultivate meaningful relationships with people who have different cultural frameworks.
• Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree
• Five or more years of relevant experience in either selective college admissions or college
• An understanding of the University of California and California State University admissions practices
• Excellent listening, counseling, communication, public speaking, and technology
• Prior experience working with a diverse student population and demonstrated equity and inclusion Candidates should be aware of their own identity and biases, consider how privilege impacts the college process, possess an interest in hearing about the unique stories of all students, and take into account how students' college experiences vary according to racial, cultural, and financial backgrounds.

• Knowledgeable or eager to learn about equity and inclusion on college campuses, the financial pressures inherent to the college process, and about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) that are affirming and supportive.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Some evening and weekend work is required.