Hopkins School, an independent, gender-inclusive, college-preparatory day school in New Haven, Connecticut serving 715 students in grades 7-12, is seeking a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling. This is an exempt faculty employee (10 months, mid-August to mid-June) reporting to the Director of College Counseling.   

Qualified candidates should be well-versed in the nuances of highly selective college admissions, as 100% of graduating students attend four-year colleges. Both college admissions and college counseling experience are preferred. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. College counseling responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• closely supporting approximately 30 juniors and 30 seniors and their families throughout the college search and application process
• writing thorough and compelling letters of recommendation for those students
• collaborating with members of college counseling department on programming, including presenting at parent night and other events
• participating in professional development opportunities as appropriate.

The faculty and staff at Hopkins are motivated by working with young people to instill a love of learning not only in their respective fields but also in the broader community. An intellectually rigorous and demographically diverse community, Hopkins strives to foster an equitable and inclusive learning environment where all feel welcome, known and supported in their learning journey. Faculty and staff are committed to this work and to continuing to develop their own cultural competency in support of the school's mission.

Full-time faculty members typically serve as advisers for a group of 6-8 students in one grade; attend department, grade-level adviser, and faculty meetings (some of which occur before or after the school day); maintain verbal and written professional contact with students, colleagues and families; serve on one faculty committee; occasionally chaperone after-school student events; participate in the broader life of the School; and support the School community by setting a positive example in all areas of school life and upholding and enforcing school rules and procedures. Salary range is from $75,000 - $110,000 and will be commensurate with years of experience.

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to: 

Geoff Nelson
Dean of Faculty
Hopkins School
academicopening@hopkins.edu.

Hopkins School believes that all persons are entitled to equal opportunity for employment and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation and/or other protected classes.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.

About Hopkins School

Hopkins is a traditional, independent, gender-inclusive day school of 710 students in grades 7–12. Located on a 108-acre campus overlooking New Haven, the School takes pride in its distinguished faculty and a dedicated staff. We define ourselves as a community of civility and learning, one that educates students from diverse backgrounds to a full measure of their talents and humanity.

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