Details
Posted: 23-Jun-22
Location: Nationwide
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: Masters
Categories:
College Counseling
Salary Details:
A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and effectiveness will be provided. The statements herein describe the scope of this position's responsibility and essential functions but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION SUMMARY
Eastside Catholic is seeking an energetic and motivated college counselor to join our Student Services team. At EC, two high school college counselors support the upper school community (grades 9-12) with college advising and application support. The college counselors also oversee all college and career workshops and support for the entire high school community and hold individual meetings with juniors and seniors. Work is performed with a collaborative team led by the director of student services. Qualified applicants should have a background in school counseling, knowledge about supporting students in the college application process or a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Support the college application process for students using departmental scope and sequence.
- Promote “best fit” philosophy and support all post high-school plans may include a GAP year, fifth year, community college, trade school, four-year college or university.
- Meet individually with seniors in late August through December to support the college application process, including hosting several summer application workshops.
- Write informative letters of recommendation for seniors based on notes from student meetings, student and parent surveys and discussions with coaches, teachers and other school connections.
- Support school-related aspects of the college admissions process, including submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation and school documents in a timely and thorough manner.
- Meet individually with juniors and their parents each spring to discuss academic planning and all post-high school plans, including demoing College Kickstart and Naviance.
- Present college-related topics throughout the year to students and parents in grades 9-12, including one fall meeting for seniors, two college meetings for juniors (fall/spring) and one for freshman/sophomores.
- Partner with outside organizations (ARROW, CTCL, Compass Prep, Revolution Prep, HBCUs, etc.) to provide robust college and career programming offerings.
- Create and manage the annual College Planning Day in January. Keynote and breakout speakers should provide helpful academic and college content for grades 6-12.
- Visit colleges to better represent Eastside Catholic, learn about admission priorities at colleges and universities and interact with college reps during their EC school visits to understand individual college priorities.
- Belong and participate with NACAC, PNACAC and ACCIS to grow professionally, share collaborative content and keep abreast of college-related issues.
- Collaborate with school counselors to better guide and support the social and emotional lives of students.
Please apply directly on the Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic School's website at (applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx).
Minimum Qualifications
- A commitment to working with students in a progressive, faith-based school
- Possess a genuine interest in working with high school students
- Effective skills to create positive relationships with students and their families, as well as the ability to meet the needs of a diverse and highly engaged student and parent population
- Strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
- Knowledge of adolescent development, social-emotional issues of students ages 14 - 18, parenting models and issues and a variety of counseling models and strategies
- Strong interpersonal and group skills (listening, humor, tact, intuition and confidentiality)
- Effective communication and public speaking skills
- Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of the college admissions process, collegiate and federal aid practices and a familiarity with colleges and universities nationwide or a willingness to learn these skills
- Knowledge of standardized testing programs and Advanced Placement testing
- Familiarity with Naviance and College Kickstart
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable learning college info and facts “on the job” with support from the director of student services
- Keen observation and ability to assess the needs of the school community
- Knowledgeable and skilled in addressing such issues as ADHD, grief, divorce, anxiety, difficulties with self-regulation, depression, learning differences and disabilities
Education
MA or MS in education, school counseling or psychology