Associate Director of College Counseling; part-time

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COLLEGE COUNSELING Part Time Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. GDS was founded by seven change maker families who envisioned a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to respect and care for others. Believing that diversity is a critical foundation for the most transformational learning, they established a school where all children would be welcomed, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.

Today, the School’s philosophy and programs strongly reflect its roots. GDS fosters a community of belonging while lifting up every student’s unique gifts, building in each the capacity for compassion, leadership, and creating positive change. 1125 engaged and talented PK-12 students across three divisions love to learn and learn to change the world in GDS’s exciting urban campus with its outstanding facilities.

Recognized as one the most dynamic educational institutions in our capital city and nation, GDS today is in a uniquely attractive position, with a deeply-felt and lived history, clear mission, and genuine openness to the possibilities that lie ahead.

DEPARTMENT:
High School College Counseling

REPORTS TO:

Director of College Counseling

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA:
Exempt

TYPE OF ROLE:
Part-time

START DATE:

January 2027 (or sooner)

COMPENSATION: $ 45,000 - $58,000 annually (based on experience)

BENEFITS:
Eligible

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and preference will be given to early applications.

• Advise and support approximately 18 students through all phases of the college process. Counseling students and families with empathy and compassion through the stresses and challenges of the college search, application and enrollment process.
• Play a key role in the development of an inclusive and forward-thinking college counseling program in collaboration with school leadership.
• Write detailed, personal and incisive letters of recommendation in support of counselees.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students and parents on all issues and trends related to college admissions, standardized testing and financial aid.
• Work closely with the College Counseling team to organize and run college counseling events and to develop new programming.
• Stay abreast of new programs and policies at colleges and universities through professional conferences, college tours, networking and reading of relevant publications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with admissions officers at a wide array of colleges and universities.
• Represent GDS (its curriculum, mission and students) to colleges and universities in a manner that highlights the unique attributes of a GDS education.
• Participate fully in the life of the school through faculty meetings, in-service learning opportunities, and academic advising.

• Additional duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary.

B.A. or B.S. degree is required.

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in selective college admissions or college counseling is required.

Excellent communication skills - be a strong writer, a compelling speaker, a thoughtful listener, and have strong time-management skills.

Displays empathy, flexibility, maturity, optimism, and a strong work ethic will be highly valued in this position.

Energy to thrive in a dynamic and…