Assistant Director of College Counseling

2 days ago

Mountain View, California, United States Khan Lab School Full time
Job Title: Assistant Director of College Counseling

Job Summary:

Khan Lab School is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of College Counseling to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will deliver a comprehensive college counseling program for our Upper School students, guiding them through the college application process and helping them make informed decisions about their higher education and future careers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement a personalized college counseling program for approximately 20 students annually
  • Provide guidance to students and families throughout the college application process
  • Stay current with college admissions trends, requirements, and best practices
  • Organize college visits, information sessions, and workshops
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to support students' academic and extracurricular development
  • Assist in preparing college application materials, including transcripts and recommendations
  • Build and maintain relationships with college admissions offices
  • Lead one school-focused activity, preferably the Community Engagement Program
  • Work with a Data Manager to maintain the integrity of the school's record-keeping system
  • Collaborate with faculty to ensure records and transcripts effectively capture mastery-based learning without using grades
  • Teach a weekly college counseling course
  • Support the dual enrollment program with Foothill College and ASU
  • Manage the testing program, advising students and families on SAT, ACT, and AP exams
  • Collaborate with the Director to write official counselor letters of recommendation for seniors
  • Advise students on course selection and sequencing to meet graduation requirements and college admissions goals
  • Provide academic advising for juniors and seniors
  • Meet with college representatives visiting KLS (in-person or virtually)
  • Engage in professional organizations (e.g., NACAC, WACAC, ACCIS, BAYSCC) for ongoing professional development
  • Utilize SCOIR or similar application management programs to oversee college applications and onboard students and families
  • Serve as a faculty advisor

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
  • Understanding of the college application process and current trends in higher education, experience in college counseling or college admissions preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Commitment to innovation in education and alignment with Khan Lab School's mission
  • Experience with CRM/LMS systems; familiarity with college planning software (ie: Scoir/Naviance) preferred

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

  • A cover letter expressing interest in and qualifications for this position
  • Current resume
  • A list of 3 professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address. References will not be contacted without the candidate's permission.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary Range: $24.00 to $34.00 per hour. Actual rate of pay will take into consideration a candidate's years of experience, education, professional experience, term of employment, hours, and skills.
  • This is an eight month position ending June 30 with possibility for renewal.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits as well as a 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program.
  • Paid Time Off: Discretionary Time Off (DTO), paid holidays, sick time, and floating holidays.
  • Start Date: No later than 1 November 2024.
  • End Date: June 30, 2024; with the possibility of renewal
  • Location: Upper School Campus 1200 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041

Khan Lab School is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disabilities, medical conditions (including medical history or genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

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