High School College Counselor

Position Description

Full-Time Staff, Reports to Director of College Counseling

The College Counselor assists in devising, planning, and implementing college counseling events and programs for students and families; collaborates and writes internal communication for the College Counseling department; serves as liaison for College Counseling in weekly calendar meetings; oversees ordering and administration for AP Exams, the PSAT, and practice college admission tests; supports and assists students with career navigation, the college admission and application process, and scholarship applications; and builds and fosters relationships with admissions officers from colleges and universities in the southeast and around the country.

Requirements:

·       Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

·       Complete a College Admissions Counseling Certificate program within 18 months of hiring

·       Three or more years of high school college counseling or teaching experience, college admission experience, or career guidance experience

·       Strong skills in written and oral communication, organization, and attention to detail

·       Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills while working with students, parents, faculty, and staff in the school

·       Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students

·       Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and sensitivity in college counseling matters

·       Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Veracross, Scoir, Slate, and high school or college information systems

·       Knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social, and emotional development, and a willingness to positively greet the challenges and opportunities they present

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Carol Ashworth: [email protected] outlining your experience and why you believe you would be a good fit at Cary Christian School.