Details
Posted: 08-Jul-22
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
College Counseling
Salary Details:
Compensation and Benefits:
* Salary is competitive with other area independent schools.
* Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus 401(k) with employer match after one year of employment.
* Lunch is freshly prepared and shared family-style by faculty and students each day.
* Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a student-centered, collaborative, and joyful learning community.
Who we are:
Founded in 2012, the Episcopal School of Los Angeles is an independent, co-ed, college-preparatory day school serving grades six through twelve. Forty percent of our students’ tuition expenses is made possible through donor-funded scholarships. This is a nearly unparalleled commitment in L.A. independent schools, which allows ESLA to recruit and enroll an uncommonly diverse student body that reflects the vibrant character of our city—bright, dedicated students from all walks of life. Our model is founded upon the belief that the best educational tool for any young person is the collaboration and camaraderie of peers from different backgrounds—peers who have stories and perspectives to share, the stuff of life that simply cannot be gleaned from a textbook. For further information about the school, please visit es-la.com.
Who we’re looking for:
ESLA is seeking an experienced, dynamic college counselor. The Director of College Guidance oversees all aspects of the college guidance program at ESLA. The Director works in close partnership with other administrators to advise students and their families on college applications and financial aid. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Advise students and families as they move through the college search, application, and selection process
- Counsel individual students (senior class growing from 19 to approx. 40-45 students over three years)
- Write compelling school letters of recommendation
- Organize, schedule, and oversee faculty input to applications
- Support student progress throughout all aspects of the application process
- Support students and families through the FAFSA process
- Counsel seniors and their families as they make final decisions about college matriculation
- Advise students on standardized testing options
- Organize and host college rep visits
- Communicate college counseling-related information to all school constituents (students, families, faculty, advisors, etc.)
- Report periodically to the Administration and Board of Trustees on college counseling matters
- Represent the School at appropriate professional events, e.g., NACAC, WACAC, PACIS
- Visit college campuses to maintain mutually beneficial relationships with college admission staff
- Support School activities and initiatives
- Develop strong relations with faculty and students in the Upper and Middle Schools
- Participate in an after-school program (3:30–5:30 p.m.) one day a week, e.g. sports, clubs, performing arts, or academic support
- Willingness to serve as an advisor to a small group of students
- Attend regular community gatherings, including, but not limited to, meetings, chapel, lunch, field trips, and major feast days
ESLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Requirements:
Candidates must have earned at least a B.A. and have 4 or more years of successful experience as a College Counselor, preferably in an independent or other private schools with a broad socio-economic range, or as a college admissions officer. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will have:
- The ability to listen, empathize, support, guide, and counsel families wisely, appropriately, and tactfully. Parents’ experience of the process will vary widely, with some students being the first in their family to attend college
- Knowledge and experience with University of California and CSU admissions programs
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- The ability to engage students positively, and interact productively with colleagues and parents
- Strong knowledge of financial aid and scholarship processes
- Enthusiasm for the School’s mission
- The ability to maintain confidentiality
- The ability to work collegially with all constituencies
- Effective mentoring skills
- Responsiveness to requests for information and guidance
- Knowledge of and strong facility in supporting students with reading, writing, research, and technology skills
- Familiarity with relevant software (e.g., Blackbaud/Naviance).
- Teaching and/or coaching skills are welcome but not required
- Working knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and the following information to hiring@es-la.com:
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae; Write the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
- A written statement that includes, at a minimum, answers to the following questions:
- What are the chief strengths that you would bring to this position at ESLA?