Assistant Director of College Counseling

The Assistant Director of College Counseling will work collaboratively with the Director of College Counseling to shape and deliver a comprehensive, student-centered, and forward-thinking college counseling program for grades 6–12. This role blends individualized student advising with program development, teaching, and administrative leadership to guide students and families through the college exploration, application, and selection process.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, innovative, and empathetic professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and aligns with NEIA’s mission of nurturing creativity, empathy, and purpose-driven learning.

This position is an academic year (10 months) starting in mid-August and ending the second week in June. The Assistant Director of College Counseling is expected to participate in opening and closing faculty and staff meetings. The role is a full time, benefits eligible position and the pay range for this full time position is $80,000 - $95,000.

NEIA employees are expected to embody NEIA’s principles of empathy, equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaboration in all work activities and actions.

• Partner with the Director of College Counseling to shape the vision, strategy, and goals of the college counseling program, ensuring alignment with NEIA’s innovative educational philosophy.
• Embody NEIA’s principles of empathy, equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaboration in all aspects of counseling and teaching.
• Teach a weekly college counseling course for grades 11 and 12 that integrates life design, college readiness, and postsecondary planning.
• Collaborate with the Head of Teaching & Learning, Director of Upper School, Advocates, and teachers to ensure academic advising, course selection, and student projects align with postsecondary goals.
• Support school wide initiatives and strategic goals as directed by School Leadership.

• Provide personalized, developmentally appropriate guidance to students and families throughout all stages of the college process—from exploration to decision-making.
• Assist students with college research, list development, essay writing, interviews, and application strategy.
• Help students translate their NEIA experiences into compelling personal narratives and authentic applications.
• Offer support with standardized testing plans, including PSAT, SAT School Day, and ACT guidance.
• Counsel families on financial aid, scholarships, and affordability.
• Maintain regular, transparent communication with parents/guardians through meetings, email updates, and workshops.

• Manage college counseling systems, databases, and student records using SCOIR or other relevant tools.
• Coordinate on-campus college representative visits and foster strong partnerships with college admission officers to promote understanding of NEIA’s mission and student profile.
• Organize and contribute to events such as college fairs, workshops, and information sessions.
• Write detailed and compelling letters of recommendation for assigned students and guide NEIA teachers in writing recommendations.
• Manage the PSAT and SAT School Day testing programs.
• Ensure timely submission of transcripts, reports, and application materials.
• Participate in professional development activities, conferences, and college tours to stay current with admissions trends and best practices.

• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with students, families, teachers, and college representatives.
• Serve as an ambassador for NEIA’s educational model and innovation-driven learning philosophy.
• Proactively represent NEIA in regional and national professional networks such as NACAC, NEACAC, and International ACAC.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment in all counseling interactions.
• Support school events and activities as appropriate to the role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of College Counseling or School Leadership.

This position does not…