Assistant Director of College Counseling/College Counselor
Independent Educational Consultants Association, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122
Mayfield Senior School, an independent Catholic girls’ high school, seeks a student-centered and mission-driven Assistant Director of College Counseling / College Counselor to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive, personalized college counseling program. This is a full-time, 11-month, exempt position.
Position Overview Rooted in the Holy Child commitment to educating the “whole child” and launching young women for success, Mayfield Senior’s college counseling program is a multifaceted, highly personalized program that supports students from 9th through 12th grade. The program responds to each student’s unique interests, strengths, and aspirations while remaining attuned to the evolving landscape of college admissions and higher education.
The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of College Counseling and works collaboratively to ensure that every student’s college search process is personalized, intentional, thoughtful, comprehensive, research-informed, and mission-aligned. This role partners closely with faculty and serves on the Student Support Team to provide individualized guidance and contribute to an outstanding counseling program.
Key Responsibilities Program Development & Administration
Collaborate with the Director of College Counseling to design and deliver student and family programming, including information nights, workshops, and educational events
Develop and implement a college-readiness curriculum within the Formation of Self program
Maintain accurate student records using counseling software (e.g., Naviance or SCOIR), track outcomes, and prepare annual internal reports
Support special projects, including the communications calendar, scholarship database, website updates, school profile, social media initiatives, college fairs, case studies, and alumni tracking
Cultivate and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives; co-host admission visitors during fall and spring seasons
Stay current with trends in college admissions through conferences, campus visits, professional networks, and continued professional learning
Represent the College Counseling Office at school events and actively participate in the life of the school community
Student & Family Engagement
Counsel juniors and seniors and their families through the full college application process
Write thoughtful and individualized letters of recommendation
Maintain proactive and timely communication regarding deadlines, policies, procedures, and admissions trends
Serve as Academic Advisor to juniors and seniors
Teach the college-readiness curriculum within the Formation of Self program
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree in counseling, education, or related field preferred
Minimum three years of experience in college admissions, independent school college counseling, or a related educational setting
Experience in college admissions or higher education strongly preferred
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
High energy, personable, and engaging presence
Appreciation for and commitment to single-gender education and serving a diverse student population
Strong commitment to the mission, values, and Holy Child Goals
Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice and inclusive student support
Demonstrated commitment to student safeguarding, professional boundaries, and ethical conduct consistent with a Catholic educational institution
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Position Overview Rooted in the Holy Child commitment to educating the “whole child” and launching young women for success, Mayfield Senior’s college counseling program is a multifaceted, highly personalized program that supports students from 9th through 12th grade. The program responds to each student’s unique interests, strengths, and aspirations while remaining attuned to the evolving landscape of college admissions and higher education.
The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of College Counseling and works collaboratively to ensure that every student’s college search process is personalized, intentional, thoughtful, comprehensive, research-informed, and mission-aligned. This role partners closely with faculty and serves on the Student Support Team to provide individualized guidance and contribute to an outstanding counseling program.
Key Responsibilities Program Development & Administration
Collaborate with the Director of College Counseling to design and deliver student and family programming, including information nights, workshops, and educational events
Develop and implement a college-readiness curriculum within the Formation of Self program
Maintain accurate student records using counseling software (e.g., Naviance or SCOIR), track outcomes, and prepare annual internal reports
Support special projects, including the communications calendar, scholarship database, website updates, school profile, social media initiatives, college fairs, case studies, and alumni tracking
Cultivate and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives; co-host admission visitors during fall and spring seasons
Stay current with trends in college admissions through conferences, campus visits, professional networks, and continued professional learning
Represent the College Counseling Office at school events and actively participate in the life of the school community
Student & Family Engagement
Counsel juniors and seniors and their families through the full college application process
Write thoughtful and individualized letters of recommendation
Maintain proactive and timely communication regarding deadlines, policies, procedures, and admissions trends
Serve as Academic Advisor to juniors and seniors
Teach the college-readiness curriculum within the Formation of Self program
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree in counseling, education, or related field preferred
Minimum three years of experience in college admissions, independent school college counseling, or a related educational setting
Experience in college admissions or higher education strongly preferred
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
High energy, personable, and engaging presence
Appreciation for and commitment to single-gender education and serving a diverse student population
Strong commitment to the mission, values, and Holy Child Goals
Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice and inclusive student support
Demonstrated commitment to student safeguarding, professional boundaries, and ethical conduct consistent with a Catholic educational institution
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