Seeking an experienced, student-centered, and innovative high school Associate Director of College Advising to join our community as a full-time faculty member who will actively support and fulfill our mission “to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.”

ABOUT THE POSITION 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Advise students individually on the college search and application process, including self-exploration, academic planning, goal-setting, self-advocacy, and application review. 
• Write comprehensive and creative advisor letters of recommendation for members of the senior class. 
• Assist the Director of College Advising in educating parents, students, faculty, administrators, and trustees regarding all aspects of the college application process, including on the use of SCOIR, web-based advising software. 
• Direct specific programs and projects as identified by the Director of College Advising. 
• Consult regularly with college admissions representatives on current practices and admissions trends and to advocate on behalf of student applicants through phone conversations, email interactions, attendance at conferences, participation in visitation programs, and hosting college admissions representatives on campus.  
• Pursue opportunities for professional growth and school exposure through participation in professional organizations such as the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the New England Association for College Admission Counseling (NEACAC), The College Board, the ACT, SCOIR, and the like.  
• Coach sports and/or lead activities.
• Advise a small cohort of students.
• Serve as a dorm parent in our residential program and work within a team to supervise and facilitate weekend activities on occasional weekends.
• Participate in committee work as assigned by school leadership. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 8-10 years of experience in high school college advising or college admissions strongly preferred. Experience in using SCOIR helpful. 
• Experience in Boarding Schools preferred.
• Experience supporting student athletes pursuing collegiate athletics, including familiarity with the NCAA Eligibility Center and NCAA academic eligibility standards.
• Experience in a range of sports – coaching experience preferred.
• Collaborative approach, willing to work closely with colleagues both in and outside of the department.
• Flexible, resilient, and creative working within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a track record for building strong relationships with both students and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Student-centered with a commitment to investing in the lives of young people.

About Kimball Union Academy

Kimball Union Academy, founded in 1813, is one of the oldest private boarding and day schools in New Hampshire and the country. We are building a culture where differences are valued and we celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. Our employees engage with diverse and talented students across the curriculum to become analytical thinkers, creative problem solvers, effective communicators and contributors. KUA blends the best of the New England boarding tradition with an innovative, modern educational program for a diverse group of day and boarding students from across the country and around the world. Located in the village of Meriden, New Hampshire in the heart of the Upper Valley, Kimball Union is minutes from Dartmouth College and has direct access to Boston and New York. SCHOOL STATS •340 students •250 Boarding & 90 Day Students •From 28 countries •Grades 9-12 & PG •47 Teaching Faculty •6:1 Student/Faculty Ratio •12 Student average class size •Average years of faculty experience: 19 •Faculty tenure > 10 years: 2/3 •70% of faculty hold advanced degrees

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