Role and Responsibilities
College Counseling

• Meet with students individually and with families throughout the college process.
• In partnership with the Director of Academic Services, advise students on course selection and its impact on the college selection process.
• Create, update, and teach SA's college counseling course in fall, winter, and spring quarters.
• Facilitate student, family, and faculty use of the online database MaiaLearning.
• Write letters of recommendation for the graduating class and advise faculty in their writing of recommendations.
• Counsel advisors and coaches on how to help students through the college selection process.
• Oversee the planning and coordination of the annual Spring Break College Tour for students.
• Provide college financial aid education opportunities for students and parents.
• Support the Named Scholars as well as first generation college-bound and high-financial need families through processes specific to their needs.
• Provide grade level college informational sessions for students and parents throughout the year.
• Oversee data management of college application process and matriculation.

Outreach

• Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with college admission officers.
• Host more than 80-90 college admissions representatives on campus each year.
• Plan and coordinate regular informational meetings for families on topics related to the college application process.
• Coordinate participation in Marin Case Studies program and other events with North Bay schools.

Represent Sonoma Academy in the following professional associations:
The National Association for College Admission Counseling
The National College Board
The Western Association for College Admission Counseling
The Bay Area Independent School College Counseling Association

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend weekly meetings with the school's academic council and the calendar committee.
• Prepare college admissions reports for the board of trustees and administrative team and give an annual end-of-year report to the board.
• Oversee SAT, AP and PSAT site coordination.
• Work with the Director of Communications on annual publications and maintenance of the college counseling portion of the school's website.
• Establish and maintain a yearly budget for the college counseling office.
• Review, adjust, and expand the college counseling program each year.
• Supervise and collaborate with the Associate Director of College Counseling.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• A minimum of five years' teaching and administration experience, including in college counseling or college admissions.
• Knowledge of independent schools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
  
  

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Committed to working in a community of diverse students and learners; actively supports adolescent growth and well-being.
• Capacity to effectively facilitate discussions and debates with varied points of view
• Practices cultural competency in all aspects of school life
• Flexibility, resilience, good humor

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.sonomaacademy.org/about/employment or contact our Assistant Head of School, Ellie Dwight: ellie.dwight@sonomaacademy.org

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges,
  deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Work primarily in a climate controlled office environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Sonoma Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Sonoma Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.