University School seeks an Upper School Counselor for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. The Upper School counselor is an integral member of the support team for University School’s students who will work cooperatively with the Director of the Upper School, the Dean of Students, the Upper School Learning Specialists, faculty, and families to coordinate the school’s counseling needs. The counselor will help University School be responsive to current research on adolescent development and will have a deep understanding of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the students in our school community.
Major Responsibilities include:
Provides guidance and support for students, faculty, and families in the Upper School Community.
Meets in one-on-one counseling sessions with students to address personal, academic, and social-emotional concerns. Provides a safe and confidential space for students to express themselves and explore solutions to their problems.
Reports to the Division Director and serve on the Student Support Team; collaborate with the Division Director, Dean of Students, Learning Specialist, Grade Deans, Upper School Nurse and Wellness Director, Consulting Psychologists, Heads of House, and Faculty to identify students in need of academic, social, and emotional support.
Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; at least five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; counseling background.
Certification as a school counselor, social worker, and/or Psychologist.
Significant school counseling experience as well as a willingness to understand of the history and culture of University School.
Applications – including resume, cover letter, references, and transcript(s) – should be submitted to HVCounselor@us.edu or sent directly to Human Resources at University School, 2785 SOM Center Rd, Hunting Valley, OH 44022.
Website: https://www.us.edu Type of School: Junior Kindergarten-12th grade, 860 students, all boys, day Since its founding in 1890, University School has established itself as one of the pre-eminent all-boys independent schools in the country. Guided by a mission to “inspire boys of promise to become young men who lead and serve,” US is deeply committed to the well-being of boys and prides itself on being a supportive, diverse and inclusive community where “each boy is known and loved.” The school’s motto of Responsibility, Loyalty, Consideration is honored, respected, and prominent in the daily life of all members of the school community. University School currently enrolls 860 students in grades K-12 on two campuses, Shaker Heights (K-8) and Hunting Valley (9-12 on 221 acres), 5.5 miles apart and East of downtown Cleveland. A new Junior Kindergarten program was launched in the fall of 2018. The campuses are extremely attractive and well maintained with a broad array of indoor and outdoor learning spaces ideally suited to the needs of boys. The faculty of University School numbers 137, 118 of whom have master's degrees, 18 have doctorate degrees, three have J.D.s, and one has a M....D. University School believes that students learn their most formative and enduring lessons through exposure to and experience with a broad range of perspectives. The school recruits and supports faculty whose backgrounds and training bring local, national, and international perspectives to the school. US admits and supports students who represent economically, culturally, and racially diverse communities within Northeast Ohio. $4.5 million of need-based financial assistance is awarded annually. Students have broad ranging opportunities to explore their talents and develop their skills in new contexts, in academics, athletics, and the arts. Each student is encouraged to discover both his responsibility to others and his purpose in the world. Over the past 134 years, University School has been led by a dedicated, loyal, and generous Board of Trustees, most of whom are alumni. The school enjoys truly superb facilities created largely by a culture of philanthropy that has been consistently cultivated since the school’s founding. With an operating budget of $28 million and an endowment of $100 million, University School enjoys excellent financial health.
