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About the Role
The Associate Director of College Counseling provides guidance to students and families and builds partnerships with students, parents, colleagues, and admissions officers. This is a 12-month, exempt position reporting to the Director of College Counseling, requiring on-site work during school sessions.
Responsibilities
- Assist assigned Class XI and XII students with college research, list building, and essay review.
- Advise students and families on course selection, standardized testing options, and the college application process.
- Develop curriculum for and teach sections of the College Counseling class for Class XI and XII students.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid landscape.
- Support the Director of College Counseling in coordinating college counseling programs and events.
- Serve as a liaison to Interschool institutions and partner schools.
- Collaborate with Upper School Class Deans on student programming and special events.
- Assist with administering the PSAT to Class XI students each fall.
- Collect, update, and analyze data, and generate reports through MaiaLearning and College Kickstart.
- Travel to colleges and universities during the summer, and attend and present at local, regional, and national conferences.
- Cultivate and sustain relationships with college admission professionals.
- Help chaperone school-sponsored trips and events as needed.
- Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned to support the office's work.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, helping sustain a program that meets the needs and aspirations of the School's diverse students and families.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred.
- At least two years of experience as a college counselor or as an admissions officer at a selective college or university.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the college admissions process and financial aid requirements.
- Familiarity with college research and application platforms such as MaiaLearning, College Kickstart, Slate, and Naviance.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, including the ability to craft individualized letters of recommendation and clear communications.
- The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and stay flexible during demanding fall and spring application cycles.
- A calm, rational, and encouraging presence with students and parents, along with the ability to manage conflict.
- A genuine commitment to the power and purpose of girls' schools.
- A commitment to sharing Nightingale's stories and strengths within the Schoolhouse and the broader community.
Skills
- Data analysis
- Report generation
- College admissions process knowledge
- Financial aid knowledge
- College research platforms
- Application platforms
- Analytical skills
- Writing skills
- Letter of recommendation writing
- Communication skills
- Task prioritization
- Deadline management
- Conflict management
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Project management skills
- Time management skills
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- 12-month
- Exempt
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate Director
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $165,000 - $190,000
About the Company
- Founded in 1920 by two bold, visionary educators, The Nightingale-Bamford School's mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers.
- Nightingale educates girls' minds and hearts, infusing their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason.
- Nightingale is deeply committed to cultivating a community rooted in the principles of belonging and inclusion, the foundations of excellent teaching and learning.
- We expect all community members to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in this work.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of the School to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- The School's employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.
- The School does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law, including, but not limited to, with respect to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, school-administered programs, discipline, and termination of employment.
- The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.