Director of College Counseling

Director of College Counseling Nazareth Academy High School - 4.7 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $52,000 - $62,000 a year 8 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee discount Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Word processing Computer literacy Working with high schoolers Master's degree School Counseling Certification Career counseling Full Job Description Job Overview Nazareth Academy High School seeks a dedicated Director of College Counseling to guide students through every stage of the college exploration and application process. This role partners closely with students and families from Freshman year through matriculation, providing individualized advising, essay support, scholarship and financial aid guidance, and post-secondary planning. The Director collaborates with colleges and universities, manages testing coordination (SAT/PSAT/ACT), and represents the school at Admissions events and conferences. Rooted in Nazareth's Catholic mission, this position supports students' academic, personal, and spiritual growth while fostering strong college partnerships.

Job Description Qualifications Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

(1) Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, Education, or Social Work required (2)School Counseling Certification required (3) Understanding and familiarity with computer applications and word processing functions (4) Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of Criminal Background Check (5) Promote the essential characteristics and fundamental values of the Catholic school; advances a spirit conducive to prayer and study across the school community. The majority of your responsibilities will be college counseling which include : Maintain caseload of students supporting their entire college application process from college research to matriculation. Advise students on their post-secondary pathways starting as early as freshman year. Provide career awareness through exploration that reflects students' interests. Educate students on the application process through group workshops, class presentations and individual meetings. Assist students with crafting, developing, revising and submitting essays and personal statements. Support students in learning their strengths and building academic and personal skills. Support students in finding and applying for scholarships and financial aid. Processing college application paperwork such as sending transcripts and other important documents to colleges through our SCOIR platform. Write letters of recommendation for each senior on your caseload. Network with colleges, including travel to schools and hosting admissions reps and attending regional and national conferences. Advise and counsel students regarding course selection. Remain universally accessible and attempts to know every student for whom they are responsible. Provide individual student planning and responsive services to support students and their families regarding course selection and college counseling matters. Present at parent college nights and meet with families for continued support through the college and career exploration process. Organize alumnae panel in the fall semester with your fellow College Counselor and the Director of Alumnae Relations and Development. Organize individual meetings with college reps for juniors in the spring semester. Manage College Partnerships. Serve as Diocesan Scholar Coordinator. Serve as the

SAT/PSAT

Coordinator Pay:

$52,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person