Community School of Naples (CSN), an independent, college preparatory school in Southwest Florida, is currently seeking an Associate College Counselor. This position reports to the Dean of College Counseling and expands the College Counseling Office to four professionals for an upper school of 400 students. The new Associate College Counselor will work closely with the current team to meet the needs of students in grades 9-12.

CSN is one of the top independent, non-sectarian day schools in Florida and maintains a PreK3-12 school enrollment of over 1000 students. CSN students are consistently top ranked when compared to all other Southwest Florida high schools when it comes to test scores, extracurricular activities, and college acceptances.

Responsibilities

• Guiding all aspects of the college search and application process from grade 9 to 12, including meeting individually with students and parents and writing letters of recommendation on their behalf.
• Meeting with groups of students and parents as they explore the college application process, including in advisory groups, class meetings, evening events, etc.
• Assisting with college counseling sponsored programs and events for students and their parents.
• Coordinating communication to the school community via innovative use of web-based tools, including the CSN website, social media, etc.
• Visiting and developing relationships with college and university representatives through the coordination and booking of visits from over 70 college reps every year.
• Maintaining electronic databases and updating student information in Naviance throughout the year, including standardized test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.
• Supporting other school initiatives and events, including standardized testing administration, academic ceremonies, graduation, etc.
• Traveling out of state will vary from year to year but will likely include both professional conferences (NACAC and SACAC) and college campus visits.
• Understanding the college landscape to support students in their college research and goal setting as it relates to programs of study and/or areas of specialization such as athletics, the arts, etc.
• Supporting and leading all other efforts and initiatives of the College Counseling Office.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Previous experience in a college admissions office or high school college counseling office is required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to meet important deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, high-stakes environment.
• Commitment to participating in professional organizations, conferences, and college visits.

About Community School of Naples

CSN is one of the top independent, non-sectarian day schools in Florida and maintains a PK-12 enrollment of 1,000+ students. CSN students are consistently top-ranked when compared to all other Southwest Florida students-whether test scores, extracurricular activities, or college acceptances. The school’s educational program includes a comprehensive curriculum, a gifted faculty and a low student-faculty ratio. These elements ensure that each student experiences a challenging education that only an independent, college preparatory school can provide. CSN is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

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