PAL: Associate Director of College Counseling
Associate Director of College Counseling
Millbrook's Associate Director of College Counseling will be a team player who counsels students and partners with families to foster a student-driven college process.
He or she also performs the following responsibilities:
- Teaches a weekly college counseling course to Vth and VIth form students
- Supports college counselees through the process of researching and developing college lists, scheduling and planning for standardized tests, and preparing all parts of applications
- Plans and conducts college information programs for students and parents regarding trends in college admissions, financial aid, testing, athletic recruiting, etc.
- Represents Millbrook School at conferences, college fairs, college tours, etc. at the local and national level
- Provides support to underform students, particularly regarding standardized testing and summer programs
- Establishes and maintains relationships with college admissions officers
- Understands the complex and ever-changing landscape of all facets of higher education
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is required; the following skills and characteristics are highly recommended:
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with high school students from a wide variety of backgrounds
- A genuine understanding of adolescents and a commitment to working with them and supporting them in a developmentally appropriate manner
The Associate Director of College Counseling will be a full-time member of the Millbrook School faculty. The associate will also serve as a member of the residential life team, an athletic coach (or supervisor of equivalent extracurricular offerings), and an advisor to current students.
Millbrook School is eager to consider applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in independent school communities. As an equal opportunity employer, Millbrook School does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Moreover, Millbrook School recognizes the value of a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Please send a statement of interest and resume to Shannon Vollmer, Director of College Counseling, at facultyjobs@millbrook.org.
PAL listing shared by Jeff Smith '02.