Associate Director of College Counseling

4 hours ago

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States AFBA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of College Counseling to join our team at Gann Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding a cohort of 11th and 12th graders through the post-secondary search, application, and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support students and families in the college search, application, and selection process through individual, family, and group engagements.
  • Manage a caseload of juniors and seniors, typically 20-30 students/families from each class.
  • Facilitate and lead evening and in-school college counseling programs for students and families.
  • Write thoughtful and detailed recommendation letters.
  • Be responsive to student and parent questions and concerns throughout the application process.
  • Advise students and consult advisors on course selection.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with college admissions staff; host college admissions representatives, and provide students the opportunity to connect with them; communicate with college representatives to discuss student applicants.
  • Attend regional and national conferences to stay abreast of current trends and new programs.
  • Travel to colleges, visit gap year programs, and participate in webinars to learn more about various offerings and build relationships; share knowledge with Gann students and families.
Requirements
  • Three to five years of experience in college counseling or college admissions.
  • Ability to organize tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
  • Sound judgment and independent problem-solving skills.
  • Anticipation of and responsiveness to student and parent concerns.
  • Expert written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Capacity to manage relationships, navigate conflict, and foster a positive work environment.
  • A positive outlook and a sense of humor.
  • Interest in working hard and joining an incredibly hard-working team.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Standardized testing administration experience.
  • Knowledge of college counseling software (Scoir or similar platforms).
  • Experience working with families unfamiliar with the U.S. college application process.
Work Environment

This is a 10-month, in-person position. The successful candidate will be required to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

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