Coordinator of College Counseling and Student Success

The Bush School is dedicated to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, and encouraging compassion and kindness. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity while being part of a collaborative community.

Coordinator of College Counseling and Student Success (Seattle, WA)                   

Full Time (1.0 FTE) Hourly/Non-Exempt

Academic Year (10-Month) Schedule (Start Date: August 14, 2025)

*This position is eligible for health benefits (details during hiring process).  

*This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship. 

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our College Counseling and Student Success Team as a Coordinator of College Counseling and Student Success. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency.  We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Coordinator of College Counseling and Student Success reports to the Director of College Counseling and Student Success and works closely with high school-aged students, as well as with the Associate and Assistant Director of College Counseling and Student Success. This position includes participation in the Upper School Cascade as 10% of their work responsibilities, serve as an advisor as 10% of their work responsibilities, and 80% of work responsibilities will be devoted to College Counseling and Student Success.

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

• Manage the scheduling and logistics of grade-level and school-wide college counseling workshops and events
• Promote and organize visits by college admissions representatives from around the globe
• Engage and build relationships with admissions representatives as their first point of contact in the College Counseling and Student Success Office  
• Utilize college counseling software, including Scoir and College Kickstart, to organize data and facilitate the submission of documents to colleges and universities  
• Support the Assistant Director of College Counseling and Student Success to coordinate School Day testing for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT in addition to AP exams in addition to supporting eligible students with testing fee waivers  
• Prepare students for the college counseling experience by serving as the primary contact for 9th and 10th-grade students and families
• Assist with 10th-grade student roundtable discussions and engage with Bush’s College Counseling and Student Success Instagram account to answer ongoing questions
• Maintain a database of summer enrichment opportunities, scholarships, and alumni connections
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Upper School and across divisions to gather information about students, reduce anxiety about the college admissions experience, and prepare students for life after Bush  
• Provide administrative support to the entire College Counseling and Student Success team
• Help to facilitate student internships through The Bush School’s signature Cascades program, including mentoring students, placing interns, coordinating site visits, and participating in student workshops and class meetings  
• Participate in some evening events
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Professional Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is required
• Experience in a school or community-based educational organization is preferred
• Bush School alumni are highly encouraged to apply for this position

Successful candidates will: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion required
• Experience in a school or community-based educational organization preferred
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Possess a philosophy and approach that aligns with the school’s mission and values and be able to clearly articulate that educational philosophy
• Be proficient in data management and computer skills with a willingness to explore and employ new and innovative technologies
• Have outstanding (verbal and written) communication skills related to counseling, listening, and public speaking
• Possess a deeply rooted belief in the student-centered exploration process of life beyond high school
• Complete work in a timely and thorough manner and be conscientious about assignments and deadlines
• Be incredibly proactive, organized, and technologically fluent
• Be a patient, supportive, and collaborative team player when working with a highly functioning team
• Find joy in the journey of promoting a lifelong love of learning and self-discovery
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite
• Strong computer skills, comfort with new technology, and appetite for innovation
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain high standards of confidentiality
• An appreciation for and ability to articulate the educational philosophy of The Bush School
• Bush School alumni are highly encouraged to apply for this position

Additional Requirements:

• Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
• Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position:

• Hourly Range: $ 32.50 – 35.15 (depending on work experience)
• The school offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to benefits-eligible employees, which includes:
• • Employer-paid medical insurance for eligible employees (includes an employee paid buy-up plan option)
  • Employer-paid dental and vision insurance for eligible employees
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible employees 
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance for dependents of eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance for eligible employees
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance for eligible employees
  • Optional Voluntary Life Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Optional Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance available to eligible employees (employee paid)
  • Retirement Plan available to eligible employees. The Retirement Plan includes generous employer contributions that align with specific years of service.
  • Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees and their dependents
  • School lunch discounts
  • Free parking at Seattle, WA campus
  • Use of school fitness center   
  • Paid Time Off (sick leave and personal days)
  • Professional Development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY  

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information.  In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

Salary : $33 - $35