Early College Counselor

Early College Counselor
- School Year

Leominster Public Schools Leominster High School
- Leominster, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  To Be Determined

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEOMINSTER HIGH SCHOOL

EARLY COLLEGE COUNSELOR

The Early College Counselor will be the central figure in developing, implementing, and managing the Early College Leominster program. This crucial role involves direct collaboration with district leadership, guidance staff, and higher education partners to ensure students have access to and succeed in college-level coursework, accelerating their path to a degree. We are seeking a highly organized, dynamic individual with a passion for student success and equity in education.

• Program Development & Administration:
  • Work in conjunction with District and School administrators and guidance teams to build and refine comprehensive Early College programs and pathways that align with student interests and workforce needs.
  • Coordinate all materials, reporting, activities, and related events specific to the Early College Leominster program, ensuring compliance and smooth operation.
• Higher Education Partnership Management:
  • Act as the primary liaison with Higher Education partners, specifically Mount Wachusett Community College and Fitchburg State University, managing logistics, course enrollment, and communication to sustain robust partnership agreements.
• Student and Family Support:
  • Plan and facilitate events for students and families (e.g., orientation sessions, academic workshops, information nights) that will support their enrollment, transition, and long-term success in Early College programs.
  • Serve as the point of contact for students and families involved in the Early College program, providing guidance, addressing concerns, and connecting them with necessary resources.
• Recruitment and Awareness:
  • Conduct outreach to middle schools and grade nine and ten students to build Early College awareness and promote available opportunities, focusing on equitable access for all interested and eligible students.

• Proven experience in program coordination, project management, or educational administration.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Experience working with Early College programs.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts public school and higher education systems.

Work year 200 days (mirror teacher school year with 3 additional weeks)

Starting salary $50,000. Benefits offered.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Laureen Cipolla , Administrator of Technology, Data & Accountability
• Central Office
• Phone:  X1326
• Email: laureeen.cipolla