University School of Nashville
Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling
University School of Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Responsibilities
Maintain a personalized approach to counseling and working with students and families to reinforce the office values (Self-Awareness, Agency, Empathy, Resilience, and Joy), emphasizing process over results, and holding a strong belief that the college process is different for every student Educate students and families about the landscape of colleges, the admissions process, trends, procedures, affordability, and standardized testing Write official counselor letters of recommendation for approximately 30-37 seniors Meet with students in collaboration with advisors and the Assistant Head of High School for Academics to discuss course selection and sequence to meet graduation requirements and be well-prepared for their college admissions and career goals Collaborate closely with the Student Success Team, including the emotional support counselor, college counselors, class deans, Director of Counseling, and High School administration as a representative for their grade level to track student successes and challenges, help coordinate grade level meetings, and work with faculty to identify relevant supports Lead college counseling communication efforts Support students to navigate their interests and passions through the pursuit of summer programs, internships, and extra-curricular opportunities Guide students and parents through the financial aid process and familiarity with a variety of affordable university options Act as an ambassador of the school to external constituents, including meeting with college representatives who visit USN and serve as a liaison with college admissions offices throughout the academic year Engagement and involvement in professional organizations (NACAC, SACAC, ACCIS, etc.) for professional development Complete administrative tasks, including sending application documents, scheduling college representative visits, reserving testing rooms, and preparing transcripts for students applying to college and transferring Demonstrate expertise in Google Suite, Gmail/Google Drive applications, Blackbaud; experience with Scoir is also valued; willingness and ability to learn necessary programs Serve as an advisor to a group of students in the high school Perform other duties as determined by the Director of College Counseling and, in some cases, the Head of High School You love and respect teenagers. You feel deeply passionate about supporting them to learn, grow, and thrive as people You're energized by both dimensions of this work: the holistic focus on an individual, and also the much larger national trends in enrollment management You believe that the college process can hone larger life skills that students can use later in life You can build deep relationships with high school students and their families, assuming the best intentions from parents and empathizing with different cultural values You communicate in lucid, compelling ways with a high level of accountability and responsiveness You navigate difficult conversations with grace and empathy You effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment You have comfort using data to tell stories and create compelling arguments You are eager for feedback and collaboration Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field, graduate degree preferred Minimum three years of experience working in educational environments Possess a deep commitment to working with a diverse population of students and families with equally diverse interests and goals Physical Requirements:
Be available reliably to work office hours during the week, as well as some evenings and weekends for college counseling events Be able to view screens for extended periods throughout the day Work in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic and high-stress, office environment. Be able to sit for long periods Be able to move around the campus to interact with students, their families, and faculty members
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Maintain a personalized approach to counseling and working with students and families to reinforce the office values (Self-Awareness, Agency, Empathy, Resilience, and Joy), emphasizing process over results, and holding a strong belief that the college process is different for every student Educate students and families about the landscape of colleges, the admissions process, trends, procedures, affordability, and standardized testing Write official counselor letters of recommendation for approximately 30-37 seniors Meet with students in collaboration with advisors and the Assistant Head of High School for Academics to discuss course selection and sequence to meet graduation requirements and be well-prepared for their college admissions and career goals Collaborate closely with the Student Success Team, including the emotional support counselor, college counselors, class deans, Director of Counseling, and High School administration as a representative for their grade level to track student successes and challenges, help coordinate grade level meetings, and work with faculty to identify relevant supports Lead college counseling communication efforts Support students to navigate their interests and passions through the pursuit of summer programs, internships, and extra-curricular opportunities Guide students and parents through the financial aid process and familiarity with a variety of affordable university options Act as an ambassador of the school to external constituents, including meeting with college representatives who visit USN and serve as a liaison with college admissions offices throughout the academic year Engagement and involvement in professional organizations (NACAC, SACAC, ACCIS, etc.) for professional development Complete administrative tasks, including sending application documents, scheduling college representative visits, reserving testing rooms, and preparing transcripts for students applying to college and transferring Demonstrate expertise in Google Suite, Gmail/Google Drive applications, Blackbaud; experience with Scoir is also valued; willingness and ability to learn necessary programs Serve as an advisor to a group of students in the high school Perform other duties as determined by the Director of College Counseling and, in some cases, the Head of High School You love and respect teenagers. You feel deeply passionate about supporting them to learn, grow, and thrive as people You're energized by both dimensions of this work: the holistic focus on an individual, and also the much larger national trends in enrollment management You believe that the college process can hone larger life skills that students can use later in life You can build deep relationships with high school students and their families, assuming the best intentions from parents and empathizing with different cultural values You communicate in lucid, compelling ways with a high level of accountability and responsiveness You navigate difficult conversations with grace and empathy You effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment You have comfort using data to tell stories and create compelling arguments You are eager for feedback and collaboration Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field, graduate degree preferred Minimum three years of experience working in educational environments Possess a deep commitment to working with a diverse population of students and families with equally diverse interests and goals Physical Requirements:
Be available reliably to work office hours during the week, as well as some evenings and weekends for college counseling events Be able to view screens for extended periods throughout the day Work in a fast-paced, sometimes chaotic and high-stress, office environment. Be able to sit for long periods Be able to move around the campus to interact with students, their families, and faculty members
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