Director of College Counseling

Director of College Counseling

Reports To:

Upper School Principal

Mission:
Committed to Jesus Christ, North Cobb Christian School provides a biblically based, academically excellent education in a nurturing environment, developing students' potential to impact their world for Christ.

Qualifications The candidate must:

• Be a mature Christ follower whose relationship is defined by receiving Christ as Savior and continuing to pursue spiritual growth rooted in God's word.
• Acknowledge and understand North Cobb Christian School's Mission Statement.
• Agree with the goals and mission of a Christian school.
• Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Excel at organizational skills as needed for multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities.
• Hold in-depth knowledge of universities and colleges, admission policies, application procedures, timelines, and college admissions/standardized testing.
• Work effectively with colleagues, faculty, and students by meeting deadlines, welcoming collaborative problem solving, deriving motivation from challenges, and upholding honest communication.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle competing demands with detail-oriented accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Balance the needs of multiple constituents, working effectively with students of varying abilities, handling parents' concerns, collaborating with teachers, and interacting with college admissions representatives.
• Possess a solid working knowledge of Google Suite; proficiency in SCOIR and Ren Web software is a plus.
• Uphold a polished, professional appearance and standard of dress as a key representative of the school in higher academics.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and helpful disposition while adhering to strict confidentiality.
• Approach each day with patience, flexibility, and creativity. A sense of humor is also welcome!

Employee Profile

Spiritually, the employee must possess characteristics that reflect:

• A personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Evidence of spiritual maturity with a commitment to glorifying and honoring God in all areas of life.
• Acceptance of the North Cobb Christian School doctrinal beliefs, Statement of Faith, and Lifestyle Tenets without reservation.
• A strong, clear Christian testimony.
• A mature, godly spirit.
• A person of faith and prayer.

Personally, the employee's life shall reflect:

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity.
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness.
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Counsel, mentor, and support upper school students and their families throughout the college planning and application process. This includes developing a working list of colleges, supervising the writing and editing of college essays and student resumes, and writing individualized recommendation letters for each counselee.
• Educate students, families, and faculty on the college process, sharing current national and international admissions trends and identifying best-fit schools based on individual needs and goals.
• Write--and train fellow faculty on writing--comprehensive college recommendation letters.
• Travel to college campuses and attend college-sponsored events for high school counselors, as well as professional conferences and webinars.
• Conduct small group sessions for students on the college admissions process and You Science aptitude assessment, guiding students through completing applications, essays, resumes, scholarship applications, and more.
• Create and maintain professional relationships with college admission officers and develop our school's relationships and reputation with colleges.
• Along with other members of the College Counseling Office, help lead and facilitate dynamic parent and student education programs.
• Consistently use technology related to college counseling (SCOIR, Rep Visits, You Science, Slate, College Board, NCCS website updates, email using Google Suite).
• Provide information to parents and students about standardized testing dates, college visitation dates, filing Final date to receive applicationss, presentations, workshops, etc., that support the college planning process.
• Coordinate and arrange private visits for students with college admission officers who visit NCCS using Rep Visits.
• Work closely with the Director of International Students to identify college planning needs for international students, providing support and resources as needed.
• Coordinate and execute the Annual College Fair on campus at NCCS.
• Communicate test prep opportunities to families.
• Assist students and parents with obtaining financial aid information, provide resources for applying for scholarships, and explain financial aid packages received with college acceptances.
• Oversee final college selections, scholarship tabulations, and transcript processing.
• Prepare and supervise the processing of evaluations,…