Associate Director of College Counseling

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Director of College Counseling

2025-2026 Job Description

11-month position, starts July 15, 2025

Part time (this is a 75% time role, with the possibility of a full time role with additional duties)

The Associate Director of College Counseling

The person in this position will enjoy working with high school students and providing support with all aspects of the college search and application process. The successful candidate will be an experienced professional who values building trusting, supportive and successful relationships with students, alums, families, colleagues, and college admission professionals, and who demonstrates strong cross-cultural competency and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Associate Director will write comprehensive letters of recommendation for students; support academic advising for grades 9-12; co-teach a comprehensive college counseling curriculum; manage the office’s internal and external websites; facilitate student and parent / guardian use of MaiaLearning; and will be a thought partner with the Director of College Counseling to support all aspects of the college counseling program on campus, while maintaining a strong connection to the larger college admission counseling profession. Travel to visit college campuses and to professional conferences will be required.

Opportunities (Responsibilities)

Maintain Upper School College Counseling calendar

Create reports using Maia Learning and Slate to track student progress.

Assist the Director with : gathering statistical data for annual reports, scholarship requests, and college counseling surveys

Attend and assist with coordination, set-up / clean-up, and technology required for all college counseling events including evening and weekend events

Assist the Director with college outreach and coordinate college visitors to Dunn’s campus

Assist with planning Dunn visits to college campuses

Coordinate with registrar and testing coordinator on student transcripts and student information

Additional Duties that may be added to this position to increase it to a full time role include the following : teaching, advising, experiential education support, and / or support for residential life program

Core Competencies

Minimum of 3-5 years experience in independent school college counseling and / or college admission

Deep understanding of the college admission and financial aid landscapes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Experience with Maia Learning, Slate, and Blackbaud are a plus

Bachelor’s degree, and Master’s degree or equivalent work experience

Other Requirements

Successful completion of following :

criminal background and driving record check

employment reference checks with your current employer

social media review

satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

About Dunn School

Dunn is a community centered on educating the whole student. For us, whole student education is not just a meaningless phrase, instead it captures all of what we try to do at Dunn in and out of the classroom. Our curriculum, co-curricular programs, advisory, evaluative systems, and pedagogical approach are measured by our values, and this is how we know whole student education is more than just a phrase.

Dunn School was founded in 1957 by a dynamic educator who embodied the spirit of our motto, “Ne Tentes Aut Perfice,” essentially translating to mean “all or nothing” — a statement that reflects a special entrepreneurial spirit urging Dunn community members, adults and students alike to accomplish what they set out to do. Following in the traditions of our founder, Tony Dunn, our professional community members throughout the decades have helped build a vibrant community of kind learners who pride themselves on building lasting relationships with each other. Additionally, Dunn is a Round Square School, dedicated to character development via the IDEALS in practice : Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership, and Service.

All this unfolds before in the beautiful Santa Barbara County backdrop of Los Olivos, California, nestled in the picturesque mountains of the Santa Ynez Valley and within a stone’s throw of the Pacific Ocean. Outdoor opportunities abound, and what better way to experience them than from within such an encouraging and nurturing professional community?

Salary and Benefits

If full time :

This is a full time, exempt (salaried) position, which is eligible for Dunn School’s full benefits package including : medical, dental, vision, retirement match up to 7.5%, life / AD&D, tuition remission, and free meals in our dining hall. Housing may be included. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000. Actual salary will be dependent upon experience.

If part time :

This is a part time, exempt (salaried) position. The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $60,000. Actual salary will be dependent upon experience.

How to Apply

Apply using the link below :

Dunn School Employment Opportunities

Dunn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates. Dunn's background screening process requires employees to undergo a social media check, satisfactory reference checks with prior and current employers, and a successful criminal background screening.

Salary : $48,000 - $60,000