Career Center

Thaden School seeks an Associate or Assistant Director of College Counseling to begin in July 2023.  Reporting to the Director of College Counseling, this is a full-time, twelve-month position.  

The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who embraces diversity as an essential element to a relevant college preparatory program, and who seeks to be an integral part of a college counseling team that encourages students to see the college search and application process as a time for self reflection, research, and an open-minded sense of adventure.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Advising students and families through the college search, application, and selection process 
• Writing effective letters of recommendation 
• Collaborating with the Director to review, adjust, and improve the college counseling program each year 
• Assisting in the execution of on-campus programs and workshops for parents, students, and college admissions representatives 
• Advising on course selection and curriculum development 
• Visiting college campuses to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with college admission staffs 
• Representing Thaden School at national and regional conferences 
• Attending weekly faculty and administrative meetings 
• Coordinating Thaden’s PSAT and PreACT testing program
• Coordinating Thaden’s YouScience program
• Engaging actively in the Thaden School community, including attending student performances, athletics events, and social activities
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

• A listener and counselor who can build trust and confidence among students and families in a highly diverse school community 
• An educator who can inspire students to embrace the college application process as a learning journey that holds intrinsic value 
• A writer who can bring to life the story of each student’s growth at Thaden in terms  that are authentic and compelling 
• An ambassador who can be a great champion for the school’s mission, culture, and  educational programs 
• A colleague with strong organizational skills and attention to detail who can  manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work product on time 
• Bachelor’s degree as well as several years of experience in college counseling or college admissions. 

About Thaden School

A non-sectarian independent school under the direction of its own board, Thaden School offers a challenging and innovative educational program that ignites in students a passion for discovery and learning, prepares them to succeed in college, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and responsible global citizenship. At the core of the school’s mission is a commitment to balance that takes many forms: a curriculum that integrates the sciences and the humanities; indoor and outdoor teaching spaces where sustainability is a tangible part of the lesson; hands-on programs for civic engagement; athletics and physical education programs that build confidence and character through competition and meaningful participation; and a diverse faculty and staff that empower students to think deeply and expansively about their potential and place in the world. The school’s remarkably robust indexed tuition program supports the creation of a balanced learning community where students of many perspectives, talents, and interests come learn and grow stronger together. Located on a 30-acre campus in downtown Bentonville, the school is walking distance from the town square, Bright...water Culinary Institute, The Momentary (Crystal Bridges’ center for contemporary arts), and a variety of other educational resources. The school has also engaged a world-class team of architects to design an enduring and innovative campus that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and invite reflection. The principal designer, Marlon Blackwell, is the 2020 recipient of the American Institute of Architect’s Gold Medal, the Institute’s highest honor. The school’s first permanent buildings opened last fall, and the campus master plan will be completed in the fall of 2021. With more than 500,000 residents, the region combines a thriving economy with the natural beauty of the Ozarks and a rich variety of cultural and recreational amenities such as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Razorback Regional Greenway, the Scott Family Amazeum, and the Bentonville Film Festival. Northwest Arkansas is also home to the world headquarters of three Fortune 500 companies (Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt) as well as the University of Arkansas. For more information about the region and its national rankings, see Finding NWA and the website for the Northwest Arkansas Council. The school’s website features videos and additional information regarding its educational programs, faculty and leadership.

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