Assistant Director of College Counseling - Shorecrest Preparatory School

Position Purpose: The Assistant Director of College Counseling supports Upper School students and families in navigating the college application and selection process. This position will report directly to the Director of College Counseling. 

Essential Functions

• Provide counsel, support, and assistance to students and their families throughout the college application process (including personalized letters of support of each student).

• Work directly with approximately 10-12 seniors while providing specific programming in the areas of curriculum selection and extracurricular activities for underclassmen. 

• Educate the greater Shorecrest community about current trends in higher education through dynamic presentations, events and programs, including First-Year Foundation, Sophomore Strategies, Junior Journey and Senior Recharge. 

• Provide additional support, academic advising and development of personal narratives outside of the classroom for underclassmen. 

• Draft, edit and send internal and external communications (emails, newsletters, summaries, recommendation letters, etc.) to students and families, college admission representatives, faculty, tutors, etc. as appropriate.

• Maintain and cultivate relationships with college admission officers across the country, including hosting them during their visit to campus, setting up counselor calls, etc.

• Actively participate in professional college counseling and admission professional organizations at the regional, state, and national levels (NACAC, SACAC, ACCIS, FCIS etc.) to maintain expertise and expand knowledge of emerging topics and trends in the profession.

• Plan year-end celebrations and reports for each graduating class.

• Participate in Upper School and campus-wide events as an Upper School faculty member including serving on committees, etc.

• Support on-campus and off-campus opportunities for standardized test preparation provided through Shorecrest’s test prep partner, Revolution Prep.

• Performs other duties assigned by the Director of College Counseling or as appropriate for the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree in subject matter and/or counseling is preferred

• 2-5 years of college admissions or college counseling experience preferred

• Possess an enthusiasm for working with adolescents while displaying exemplary verbal and written communication skills, creativity, flexibility, and a strong work ethic within a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency and willingness to learn appropriate technology and web tools

• Committed to inclusion and issues of diversity and equity