Assistant Director of College Counseling (2026-27 School Year)
Medical Society of the District of Columbia, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Position Type
Year‑round, full‑time, salaried (overtime exempt) position with full benefits. All employment is at‑will. Pay range: $75,000–$95,000.
Position Description The Assistant Director of College Counseling works under the Director of College Counseling to provide grade‑level appropriate guidance and support to Upper School students. The director and assistant director share the caseload, each responsible for 30–35 students per graduating class, meeting individually with students and families during 11th and 12th grades. The assistant director writes letters of recommendation, reviews written materials for applications, assists with the Common Application, and ensures deadlines are met.
Specific Duties
Meet with students and families throughout the college process.
Provide information and guidance about the college process, college selections, finding the right “fit” schools, financial aid issues, and deadlines.
Write comprehensive letters of recommendation for each student in the assigned caseload.
Read and edit student essays and supplements for college applications.
Co‑teach college workshops as part of the Upper School advisory program.
Participate in grade‑level and subject‑specific programs for families, some of which occur in the evenings.
Oversee the transmission of supporting materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) for the assigned caseload, meeting all applicable deadlines.
Foster and maintain relationships with college representatives; advocate appropriately and effectively on behalf of students.
Participate in fly‑ins and college tours to learn about colleges and meet with college representatives; attend professional conferences (NACAC).
Help facilitate the Washington Area Independent School Fair and attend WAIS meetings.
Coordinate AP exam registration and administration for the small number of students who choose to take them.
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or commensurate experience preferred.
At least three years progressively responsible experience as a college admission officer and/or school‑based college counselor.
Strong work ethic.
Excellent organizational skills.
Flexibility with time and travel.
Willingness to coordinate efforts with others.
Ability to establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with students and their families.
Networking skills important in cultivating and maintaining relationships with college admissions representatives.
Historical and institutional knowledge of the Field School helpful.
Sensitivity to adolescent concerns and societal pressures.
Sense of humor and willingness to be flexible and pivot when needed.
Work Environment Program faculty at Field work in‑person at school, except in the event of remote learning. Faculty are required to maintain a professional environment and be present and accessible for the entire school day. Field closes for two weeks each summer, offers generous vacation time, and observes several holidays.
Physical Demands Faculty must regularly talk and hear. Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking (including climbing and descending stairs), and occasional moving/rearranging furniture or equipment.
Travel Periodic regional and national travel for college campus visits or conference attendance is expected; international visits may occur rarely.
Contact Submit resume and cover letter to HR@fieldschool.org. Visit www.fieldschool.org for additional information. Official employment applications are available upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Field School does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender, identity, expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.
Immunization Requirement The School requires full immunization against COVID‑19, subject to applicable medical exemptions. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable law.
D.C. Pay Transparency Law Employers must disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions. Health care benefits are disclosed before the first interview.
Healthcare Benefits Full‑time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, effective on the first day of employment. Employees have 30 days to enroll following start of employment.
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Position Description The Assistant Director of College Counseling works under the Director of College Counseling to provide grade‑level appropriate guidance and support to Upper School students. The director and assistant director share the caseload, each responsible for 30–35 students per graduating class, meeting individually with students and families during 11th and 12th grades. The assistant director writes letters of recommendation, reviews written materials for applications, assists with the Common Application, and ensures deadlines are met.
Specific Duties
Meet with students and families throughout the college process.
Provide information and guidance about the college process, college selections, finding the right “fit” schools, financial aid issues, and deadlines.
Write comprehensive letters of recommendation for each student in the assigned caseload.
Read and edit student essays and supplements for college applications.
Co‑teach college workshops as part of the Upper School advisory program.
Participate in grade‑level and subject‑specific programs for families, some of which occur in the evenings.
Oversee the transmission of supporting materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) for the assigned caseload, meeting all applicable deadlines.
Foster and maintain relationships with college representatives; advocate appropriately and effectively on behalf of students.
Participate in fly‑ins and college tours to learn about colleges and meet with college representatives; attend professional conferences (NACAC).
Help facilitate the Washington Area Independent School Fair and attend WAIS meetings.
Coordinate AP exam registration and administration for the small number of students who choose to take them.
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or commensurate experience preferred.
At least three years progressively responsible experience as a college admission officer and/or school‑based college counselor.
Strong work ethic.
Excellent organizational skills.
Flexibility with time and travel.
Willingness to coordinate efforts with others.
Ability to establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with students and their families.
Networking skills important in cultivating and maintaining relationships with college admissions representatives.
Historical and institutional knowledge of the Field School helpful.
Sensitivity to adolescent concerns and societal pressures.
Sense of humor and willingness to be flexible and pivot when needed.
Work Environment Program faculty at Field work in‑person at school, except in the event of remote learning. Faculty are required to maintain a professional environment and be present and accessible for the entire school day. Field closes for two weeks each summer, offers generous vacation time, and observes several holidays.
Physical Demands Faculty must regularly talk and hear. Position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking (including climbing and descending stairs), and occasional moving/rearranging furniture or equipment.
Travel Periodic regional and national travel for college campus visits or conference attendance is expected; international visits may occur rarely.
Contact Submit resume and cover letter to HR@fieldschool.org. Visit www.fieldschool.org for additional information. Official employment applications are available upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Field School does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender, identity, expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.
Immunization Requirement The School requires full immunization against COVID‑19, subject to applicable medical exemptions. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable law.
D.C. Pay Transparency Law Employers must disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions. Health care benefits are disclosed before the first interview.
Healthcare Benefits Full‑time employees are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, effective on the first day of employment. Employees have 30 days to enroll following start of employment.
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