Archer is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a college counselor long-term sub position beginning in January 2026. The position will last until May 2026 and will play a crucial role in advising the Archer Class of 2027 as they engage in the college search process. This position reports to and collaborates closely with the Director of College Guidance to guide juniors through every aspect of the college search and application process.

Strong candidates will have experience in a college admissions environment and/or college counseling office in an independent school. Candidates should also exhibit an appreciation of and respect for a diverse academic environment and learning community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guide students and parents through the college application process in both individual and family meetings.
• Manage a caseload of students, providing strategies, advice, support, and guidance to those students and their families throughout the application process.
• Provide support to students in writing college essays and completing applications.
• Write thoughtful and supportive letters of recommendation.
• Teach the Human Development college-focused curriculum to students in grades 11 and 12.
• Assist the Director with presentations to students, parents and faculty.
• Assist students in identifying resources for scholarships and provide guidance in the financial aid process for colleges and universities.
• Create and submit materials to colleges in support of college applicants.
• Coordinate the faculty writing of requested recommendations for students applying to college.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with college admission officers, including hosting them during their visits to campus.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as needed, which may include on-site test coordination, communications, and/or event planning.

Strong candidates will have the following qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred
• Multiple years prior experience in college counseling or college admissions
• Successful track record of working with students in college admission/counseling
• Values diversity, equity and inclusion and has proven success engaging with a diverse student body
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and a dedication to utmost confidentiality
• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
• Technologically savvy (proficiency and/or comfort in learning Google, SCOIR, and Blackbaud)
• High-energy, flexible/adaptable, and enthusiastic about working with adolescents in an academic atmosphere
• Sense of humor

Beyond competitive pay, employees enjoy working in a highly collegial, student-focused, and joyful learning community.  We seek employees who will contribute to an equitable and just learning environment. Integral to our mission, Archer has remained passionately committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community where all students can thrive personally and academically.

Salary Range: $4,157 to $6,042 per pay period (semi-monthly)

To apply, please click on the link below:

http://www.archer.org/careers

No phone calls, please.  More information on Archer can be found at www.archer.org.  The Archer School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

About The Archer School for Girls

The Archer School for Girls, located in West Los Angeles, CA (Brentwood) is an independent school that provides a highly collaborative, creative, and intellectual college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12. The School’s founders established Archer based on a compelling vision to create an educational environment that explores and refines the ways girls learn best. Archer serves as a national model for modern single-sex education.

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