Details
Posted: 20-Dec-21
Location: North Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
School Counseling
Georgetown Preparatory School seeks a College Counselor to join our team as of August 2022.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two to four years of high school college counseling or university undergraduate admission experience.
The college counselor will support students and their parents/guardians throughout the college application and selection process, guiding a caseload of approximately 40 students per grade level. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of a Jesuit college preparatory high school; the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student and parent/guardian population; up-to-date knowledge of colleges and universities nationwide and the programs that they offer; and familiarity with the SAT, ACT, and AP standardized testing programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of students and directing all aspects of the comprehensive college counseling program with each of them individually. This includes (but is not limited to):
- Hosting group and individual meetings with students and families.
- Writing the school letter of recommendation.
- Remaining current on and educating students and parents about college admission t
- Submitting application support documents as needed.
- Serving as a liaison and communicating between and with students, families, and college admission offices as
- Assisting with college counseling programs (day and evening) throughout the school year.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with colleges through attendance at conferences, counselor information meetings, and college visits.
- Assisting with PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP Test Administration.
- Representing the College Counseling Program at school events.
- Participating in professional development to promote self-growth, build relationships and remain current with programs, policies, and practices that meet the needs of students.
Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including health, disability, Sick and Vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee valued benefits).
To apply for any of our open positions, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:
https://forms.veracross.com/Forms/gprep/ApplicationforEmployment/StartNew.aspx
As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws.
Requirements and Skills:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and presentation skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently as well as work collaboratively.
- An interest in working with teenagers as well as with parents/guardians.
- Experience with and an understanding of colleges nationwide: their academic programs, admissions policies, financial aid policies and procedures, etc.
- Computer skills (including proficiency with Google suite) and experience with specific college counseling software, preferably Veracross and SCOIR.
Working Environment: This is a 12-month full-time position. It will require occasional evening and/or weekend work and reports to the Director of College Counseling.
How to apply: All interested candidates should submit their application through our website Employment section: https://www.gprep.org/about/employment
- A letter of interest
- Resume
- A sample letter of recommendation to serve as a writing sample (500 - 1000 words)
