Career Center

Position Summary: The Associate Director of College Counseling assists and advises students and their families through the preparatory and college application process.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide College Counseling to roughly 35-40 students (per class) in keeping with the mission, values, and standards established by Kent School.
• Meet individually with students and parents/guardians to explore and identify appropriate college options. Communicate regularly with counselees. 
• Monitor individual student progress throughout the college application process. 
• Guide students and others in understanding and utilizing Naviance, the college admission data system. Provide guidance and resources and teach tools to navigate the college search and application process.
• Prepare supplementary materials to be sent to colleges. Oversee that school credentials (transcripts and letters of recommendation) are submitted to colleges.
• Share financial aid and scholarship information with students and families.
• Understand the college admission process at a variety of institution types and selectivity levels.
• Pursue appropriate professional development, including attendance at annual conferences in counseling and admissions professional organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with college admissions professionals.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of colleges and universities, which includes making regular visits to colleges. Stay current on education changes. 
• Assist with other related duties as assigned by the Director of College Counseling.
• Coaching two seasons of interscholastic sports or an equivalent (usually three seasons) of co-curricular activities.
• Performing regular duty in our residential program.
• Participating in Faculty committees.
• Serving as Advisor to 5-7 students.
• Maintaining Public Passenger Endorsement to drive a school vehicle for school activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience in Admissions or College Counseling preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant applications including MS Office, Naviance and/or Veracross is preferred.
• Must show strong work ethic; ability to work independently and collaborate with a team; pay attention to details and accuracy; excellent communication skills both verbal and written; and respect the confidentiality of students and families

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work is performed on a smoke free campus.
• All employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
• The list of requirements above is essential, but not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Kent School seeks faculty members who demonstrate cultural competency and are eager to help us build an inclusive, respectful, and diverse school community. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law.

About Kent School

Kent School is a coeducational boarding school located in northwestern Connecticut, serving 570 students, grades 9-12.

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