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There is an opening for a College Counselor/Test Coordinator at Fayetteville Academy. The position is full-time and will begin on August 8, 2023.

Position Expectations
This position includes working closely with students and their families, the Director of College Counseling, and the Upper School Director. Specific duties include:

• Supporting the Director of College Counseling and the School Counselor
• Serving as the School Liaison for:
  • Summer Ventures Science and Math program
  • HOBY
  • Revolution Prep
  • NC Governor’s School
  • The NCAA
    • Educate Upper School students regarding the NCAA Eligibility Center,
      provide instructions for
      • Creating EC accounts, upload transcripts, serving as the POC for student athletes and coaches
      • Manage transcript requests, providing oversight to ensure students have completed all required EC tasks
• Process and track student accommodations, determine the eligibility of applicants
• Test Coordinator duties include serving as the school’s Test Coordinator, which oversees the scheduling and coordination of all standardized test pre-administration sessions, and facilitates PSAT, PreACT, PSAT 10, SAT, ACT, and AP Exams. The position also includes working closely with the Admissions Director in coordination of school entrance exams.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree (with a master’s degree
preferred) and at least three to five years in test coordination or college counseling. Independent school experience is preferable, though all candidates who enjoy collaborating with faculty and working with students throughout the college counseling process are encouraged to apply.

Effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues is essential, with attention to detail and deadlines, organization, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and comfort with technology (as testing has become increasingly digitized) are critical to the success of this position. Problem solving and critical thinking skills, a sense of humor, and enthusiasm, are desirable aspects of the successful candidate.

This role requires adhering to the procedures and guidelines of the College Board and other testing agencies, particularly as it relates to conflict of interest in the role of coordinator or proctor.

Fayetteville Academy actively seeks candidates who participate in the life of the school and possess strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administration. They should be a self-directed individual who is solution oriented, flexible, and works well with teams and individuals while possessing a positive attitude.

References should speak to an applicant’s ability to be a dynamic educator, to be an effective, supportive mentor for adolescents. Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and at least three references to mucareers@fayacademy.org.

Fayetteville Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, and athletic and other school-administered programs. In compliance with the Immigration
Act of 1990, Fayetteville Academy will employ only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Upon employment, acceptable authorization and identification documents will be required.

About Fayetteville Academy

Fayetteville Academy is a PK - 12th grade school with approximately 400 students. We were founded in 1970 and we are the only truly independent, college preparatory day school in Fayetteville, NC. The Academy has earned a strong reputation within the community for the quality of its academic, fine arts, and athletic programs. To learn more about the Academy, please visit our website at www.fayacademy.org. No phone calls accepted, please!

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