Job Summary: The Associate Director of College Counseling, as a member of an office that is at the forefront of the profession nationally, will guide St. George's students through a complex college landscape, advising and advocating for every student in a personal, positive, and professional manner. We seek dynamic and collaborative candidates who will energetically participate broadly in the life of the school, while also possessing the skills and expertise to help advance the school’s equity and inclusion strategic plan.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Director of College Counseling in the design and implementation of a program that offers individual and group meetings, as well as family programming, to guide students as they search for, apply to, and enroll in college.
•  Work closely with families to support those applying for aid; be versed in financial aid process;;
• Advise students on curricular choices;
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents regarding the college process;
• Work with international students to understand US college admissions, specifically aspects unique to international applicants;
• Meet with college admissions representatives who visit our campus and facilitate meetings between college representatives and our students;
• Serve as a liaison with college admissions offices throughout the year and be active in learning about and visiting college campuses;
• Write official, thorough, and professional counselor letters for each 12th grader; 
• Complete all School Report and Mid-Year Report forms requested by colleges, including evaluations of students;
• Assist in supporting office projects and initiatives, including fall and winter family weekend programs; the College Counseling Office’s Think Tank, and the spring College Fair;
• Assist in planning and executing the Clambake Institute, a summer professional conference for college admissions officers and college counselors from across the country hosted by St. George’s;
• Remain current with trends in college admission, higher education, and national testing;
• Participate in professional organizations such as the College Board, the National Association of College Admission Counselors, the New England Association of College Admission Counselors, and Association of College Counselors of Independent Schools;
• Aid in disseminating information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, and TOEFL and help to administer exams on campus as needed;
• Teach one class or the equivalent; coach one season or the equivalent; assist in the evening supervision of campus;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of College Counseling;
• Support the School and its leadership.

• Knowledgeable of colleges, admission trends and policies, and the financial aid process.

•  Passion for working with teenagers in a complex and demanding academic environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and serving students, families and teachers from all backgrounds and traditions.

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.

• Willingness and ability to collaborate with a strong and high-functioning team. 
• A sense of humor, warmth, and a willingness to bring joy to the work.

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

About St. George's School

St. George’s School blends the strong traditions of its past with a bold vision for the future: to prepare young people in a journey of joy and discovery to lead “lives of constructive service to the world.” Located on a 125-acre campus overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, St. George’s is home to approximately 380 boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1896 as an Episcopal boarding school by the Rev. John Byron Diman, the school lives firmly in the 21st century. Our academic program is organized into interdisciplinary academic departments replicating the interconnected nature of the world. Our approach not only ensures that students develop the enduring skills necessary for future success, but that they have numerous opportunities to create connections in their learning that extend beyond traditional academic boundaries. Learning at St. George’s does not end at the classroom door, however, as faculty extend lessons into the dorms, onto athletic fields and the stage, and across a rich array of clubs and extracurricular activities. A community drawn from a wide range of traditions and backgrounds in the U.S. and around the world, St. George’s extends opportunities... for teachers and students to deepen their skills, find new passions and discover their best selves. With a faculty committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for intellectual, social and personal development, St. George’s continues to fulfill its mission through enrolling a diverse, academically talented, and well-rounded student body. We invite you to learn more about St George’s School and its history, mission, innovative curricular programs and academic offerings by visiting the school’s website at www.stgeorges.edu.

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