Associate Director of College Counseling

Details

Posted: 05-Mar-25

Location: Millbrook, New York

Type: Full Time

Salary: $41,000-$90,000

Categories

College Counseling

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Responsibilities

Millbrook School seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling for a twelve-month position starting in July of 2025. The Associate Director of College Counseling will be a team player who performs the following responsibilities:

• Counsels students and partners with families to foster a student-driven college process
• Teaches a weekly college counseling course, primarily to V and VI form students
• Supports college counselees through the process of researching and developing college lists, scheduling and planning for standardized tests, and preparing all parts of applications
• Plans and conducts college information programs for students and parents regarding trends in college admissions, financial aid, testing, athletic recruiting, etc.
• Represents Millbrook School at conferences, college fairs, college tours, etc. at the local and national level
• Provides support to underform students, particularly regarding standardized testing and summer programs
• Establishes and maintains relationships with college admissions officers
• Understands the complex and ever-changing landscape of all facets of higher education
• Provides support to the Testing Coordinator in planning for and implementing/proctoring standardized testing.
  
  

The Associate Director of College Counseling will be a full-time member of the Millbrook School faculty. The Associate will also serve as an athletic coach (or supervisor of equivalent extracurricular offerings) and an advisor to current students. Full-time faculty members are also expected to participate in community service, evening responsibilities, activities, and assemblies, and attend required meetings and workshops. Housing may be provided and would bring with it additional residential life duties.

As an equal opportunity employer, Millbrook School does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Moreover, Millbrook School recognizes the value of a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds.

When determining placement in the salary range, Millbrook School considers experience, the number of years working at Millbrook School, and other factors permitted by law. Please submit a statement of interest and resume to Shannon Vollmer, Director of College Counseling, and Jasper Turner, Dean of Faculty through our employment portal.

Specific Requirements / Essential Functions

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must have the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm when dealing with personnel, students, and families.
• Must be proficient in the composition of written communication.
  
  

PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of a mechanic device)

• Must function independently and be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to work in person on campus.
• Must be flexible and willing to adapt to new technology and/or schedules.
• Must be able to physically teach, coach, advise, attend meetings, and be an active member of residential life.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., without restrictions.
• If coaching, must be willing & able to travel & attend sporting events on nights and weekends.
• Faculty members must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office and classroom conditions.
• Involved in residential life in the dining hall, chapel, and dorms.
• Outdoor weather and/or indoor conditions while coaching.
• Bursts of heavy traffic, congestion, and teenage exuberance throughout the day.
  
  

A bachelor’s degree is required; the following skills and characteristics are highly recommended:

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with high school students from a wide variety of backgrounds
• A genuine understanding of adolescents and a commitment to working with them and supporting them in a developmentally appropriate manner
  
  

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About Millbrook School

Nestled on 800 acres in the Hudson Valley, Millbrook School resides just 90 miles north of New York City. Home to 330 students in grades 9 through 12 from 22 states and 17 countries, the campus includes state-of-the-art residential, athletic, arts, and environmental science facilities, including the AZA-accredited Trevor Zoo. Everything that Millbrook School does begins and ends with its mission: In a community where every student is known and needed, Millbrook prepares its students for college and lives of meaning and consequence by instilling the values of respect, integrity, stewardship, service, and curiosity. To prepare our students for a life both individually satisfying and valuable to the greater society, we strive to deliberately construct a community that embodies and celebrates the diversity that characterizes the modern world.

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