Director of College Counseling

Woodlands Academy is seeking a full-time Director of College Counseling for the  academic year. This position is an 11-month position, August through June. The primary role of this position is to develop and deliver a comprehensive college counseling program to students and families. Dedication to the independent school setting is a must. Woodlands Academy believes that a multicultural perspective is an essential element of education and values diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada. Sacred Heart education at Woodlands Academy is distinctive and emphasizes best practices for the education of girls and innovative practices for academic excellence. Established in 1858, the school forms global citizens and transforms young women through a dynamic of relationships that responds to the dignity of each member of the school community.

The Director of College Counseling will report to the Associate Head of School for Academics and will join a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced faculty.

• Teach College Counseling Seminar classes for Juniors (semester
  2) and Seniors (semester
  1)
• Provide advocacy, counsel, and support for all current Woodlands students and families in the college application process
• Provide counsel on course selection and extra-curricular choices for students
• Meet frequently with each student and her family to provide guidance on an individual level tailored to each student’s needs and goals
• Assemble, analyze, and present data on high school testing, college application results, and academic programs
• Keep updated and accurate records of college acceptances, scholarships, and awards
• Through travel to campuses and conferences, develop and maintain strong relationships with a broad network of colleges, universities, and professional organizations
• Throughout the application process, provide help and support to admission officers seeking additional input on Woodlands applicants
• Write a secondary school report and recommendation for each senior and submit transcripts and school profile to each college
• Develop a comprehensive parent education program that helps parents throughout the school be aware of the college process
• Host grade-level meetings with parents and students regarding curriculum, testing, financial aid, and the college application process
• Bring college admission experts to campus to present to families and students
• Assist students and families to identify resources for scholarships and financial aid for colleges and universities
• Raise the visibility of Woodlands Academy locally, regionally, and nationally
• Facilitate and publicize college admission representatives’ visits to campus
• Supervise the maintenance and use of SCOIR, our web-based college counseling program
• Provide ample and flexible summer hours for rising seniors to work on applications, essays, and interviews
• Manage AP, ACT, and other standardized testing (Pre-ACT, PSAT, etc.) needed for our students which includes overseeing all requests for accommodations from College Board and ACT
• Create and update all public relations materials and reports related to college counseling including the school profile, year-end statistics, alumnae surveys, website, and bulletin boards
• Maintain library and files, including electronic databases, of information on colleges, scholarships, and summer educational opportunities
• Develop and oversee the college counseling budget
• Oversee the school’s Testing Center
• Advising approximately 8
  -10 girls (academic counseling, community building, parent communication, conferencing)
• Engage in the life of the school (presence at assemblies, meetings, events, etc.)
• Support, implement, and model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, confidentiality, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication
• Participate in school-wide, departmental, and mentor team meetings.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in counseling or a related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience counseling in…