What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of College Counseling position at AFBA?
SUMMARY
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Along with the Co-Directors of College Counseling, the Associate Director of College Counseling guides a cohort of 11 th and 12 th graders through all aspects of their post-secondary search, application, and decision-making processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe including diverse perspectives will improve our work and produce better societal and learning outcomes for all. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally, in building a welcoming workplace culture, and / or externally, in ensuring inclusive engagement with families, donors, media, vendors, allies, and others.
College Counseling
- Support the college search, application, and selection process for Gann students through a range of individual, family, and group engagements; assist students considering other post-secondary options, including gap years and military service.
- Manage a caseload of juniors and seniors, typically 20-30 students / families from each class.
- Facilitate and lead evening and in-school college counseling programs for students and families.
- Write thoughtful and detailed recommendation letters.
- Be responsive to student and parent questions and concerns throughout the application process.
- Advise students and consult advisors on course selection.
- Establish and maintain relationships with college admissions staff; host college admissions representatives, and provide students the opportunity to connect with them; communicate with college representatives to discuss student applicants.
- Attend regional and national conferences to stay abreast of current trends and new programs.
- Travel to colleges, visit gap year programs, and participate in webinars to learn more about various offerings and build relationships; share knowledge with Gann students and families.
For professional community and lay leadership
Additional responsibilities
This is a 10-month, in-person position.
The above responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities and duties.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands include dexterity in operating office machines and supplies, including, but not limited to, computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, facsimile machines, and printers. Stooping, bending, reaching for files or supplies, and sitting or standing for extended periods are common.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Gann Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
ACCOMMODATION
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
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