College Counselor

**Maryvale Preparatory School**

Maryvale, a Catholic independent girls' school serving grades six through 12, affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, provides an environment in which each student can reach her academic, spiritual, physical and civic potential in a loving, supportive and diverse community. Building upon its unique and special heritage, Maryvale's mission is to provide an exceptional education that responds to change and prepares young women for life.

At Maryvale, we are committed to a community where students, faculty, and staff are valued and feel a sense of belonging. We honor each person's sacredness; thus, our community's diversity enriches our learning environment. Inclusion and belonging, per the Hallmarks of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, provide a comprehensive experience where students value themselves and respect the humanity of all people. Therefore, we aim for excellence and dignity in our hires.

**Primary responsibilities include**:

- Collaborating with other staff, faculty, and administrators.
- Developing strong, ongoing relationships with college admissions personnel, particularly at institutions that nurture and boast diverse populations.
- Traveling to college campuses and various local, regional, and national conferences.
- Showing a commitment to engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Responsibility for assisting with Upper School standardized testing; serve as the AP Coordinator.
- Attending school and community-wide events to better connect with students and families and to become a visible and integral part of the school community.
- Developing and writing personalized recommendation letters for selected seniors (approximately 40-50 students).
- Maintaining resources and connections for a wide array of student interests.
- Ability to help students and families build a well-rounded and robust list of colleges and post-secondary programs, recognizing that each student’s goals are unique.
- Possible teaching duties and responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in college admissions, financial aid or college counseling.
- A solid knowledge of need-based financial aid and Naviance, preferred.
- A commitment to equity and inclusion and have experience working with a diverse student population.
- The ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support college counseling programs and travel to colleges and conferences.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
- Subject to a Child Protection Services screening prior to employment
- Subject to a MSDE Employment History Review screening for Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct

Maryvale is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse community that represents a variety of experiences, skills, and perspectives

All Maryvale employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, employee assistance program, wellness initiatives and incentives, a 403b matching program, life insurance, school lunch benefit and other ancillary benefits.

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person