Assistant Director of College Counseling​/College Counselor

Mayfield Senior School, an independent Catholic girls’ high school, seeks a student-centered and mission-driven Assistant Director of College Counseling / College Counselor to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive, personalized college counseling program. This is a full-time, 11-month, exempt position.

Rooted in the Holy Child commitment to educating the “whole child” and launching young women for success, Mayfield Senior’s college counseling program is a multifaceted, highly personalized program that supports students from 9th through 12th grade. The program responds to each student’s unique interests, strengths, and aspirations while remaining attuned to the evolving landscape of college admissions and higher education.

The Assistant Director reports directly to the Director of College Counseling and works collaboratively to ensure that every student’s college search process is personalized, intentional, thoughtful, comprehensive, research-informed, and mission-aligned. This role partners closely with faculty and serves on the Student Support Team to provide individualized guidance and contribute to an outstanding counseling program.

• Collaborate with the Director of College Counseling to design and deliver student and family programming, including information nights, workshops, and educational events
• Develop and implement a college-readiness curriculum within the Formation of Self program
• Maintain accurate student records using counseling software (e.g., Naviance or SCOIR), track outcomes, and prepare annual internal reports
• Support special projects, including the communications calendar, scholarship database, website updates, school profile, social media initiatives, college fairs, case studies, and alumni tracking
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives; co-host admission visitors during fall and spring seasons
• Stay current with trends in college admissions through conferences, campus visits, professional networks, and continued professional learning
• Represent the College Counseling Office at school events and actively participate in the life of the school community

• Counsel juniors and seniors and their families through the full college application process
• Write thoughtful and individualized letters of recommendation
• Maintain proactive and timely communication regarding deadlines, policies, procedures, and admissions trends
• Serve as Academic Advisor to juniors and seniors
• Teach the college-readiness curriculum within the Formation of Self program

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree in counseling, education, or related field preferred
• Minimum three years of experience in college admissions, independent school college counseling, or a related educational setting
• Experience in college admissions or higher education strongly preferred
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• High energy, personable, and engaging presence
• Appreciation for and commitment to single-gender education and serving a diverse student population
• Strong commitment to the mission, values, and Holy Child Goals
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice and inclusive student support
• Demonstrated commitment to student safeguarding, professional boundaries, and ethical conduct consistent with a Catholic educational institution