What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary School Pathways Advisor position at The Croft School?
About The Role
The Secondary School Pathways Advisor will support students and families as they navigate the unique secondary school matriculation process in and around Boston. This role involves working closely with 5th and 6th grade students and their families to help them understand, prepare for, and find success in entering their preferred secondary schools, whether private, traditional public, public exam, or charter. The Pathways Advisor will guide students and families through the process of learning about options and selecting preferred schools as well as exam preparation and application submission, where applicable, ensuring students are well-positioned to gain admission or otherwise enter high-quality secondary schools. Further, the Pathways Advisor will strengthen relationships with local independent secondary schools, generating enthusiasm for accepting our well-prepared Croft students. Finally, this person will play a pivotal role - alongside our teachers - in preparing our students for secondary school success.
The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Boston’s secondary school admission processes, including both public and independent schools, and will be skilled in relationship-building to advocate for Croft students.
Key Responsibilities
The Croft School offers compensation which is competitive with other local independent and public school opportunities.
Non-Discrimination
As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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The Secondary School Pathways Advisor will support students and families as they navigate the unique secondary school matriculation process in and around Boston. This role involves working closely with 5th and 6th grade students and their families to help them understand, prepare for, and find success in entering their preferred secondary schools, whether private, traditional public, public exam, or charter. The Pathways Advisor will guide students and families through the process of learning about options and selecting preferred schools as well as exam preparation and application submission, where applicable, ensuring students are well-positioned to gain admission or otherwise enter high-quality secondary schools. Further, the Pathways Advisor will strengthen relationships with local independent secondary schools, generating enthusiasm for accepting our well-prepared Croft students. Finally, this person will play a pivotal role - alongside our teachers - in preparing our students for secondary school success.
The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of Boston’s secondary school admission processes, including both public and independent schools, and will be skilled in relationship-building to advocate for Croft students.
Key Responsibilities
- Family and Student Guidance:
- Meet with 5th and 6th graders and their families to explore high school options and establish a personalized pathway for each student’s secondary education
- Educate families on Boston’s secondary school landscape, including admissions requirements, testing timelines, and the unique 7-12 structure of schools
- Secondary School Application Support:
- Provide support for entrance exam preparation, including familiarization with commonly required tests for both public and independent schools
- Guide students through application components such as essays and interviews, coaching them to present themselves effectively
- Organize school tours, informational sessions, and workshops to expose families to the variety of secondary school options available
- Relationship Building:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local secondary institutions, advocating for Croft students as competitive and prepared applicants
- Collaborate with secondary school admissions teams to stay informed about changes in application processes, testing, and requirements
- Act as a primary point of contact between Croft and area schools to facilitate opportunities for Croft students
- Transition Planning:
- Work with students and families to prepare for secondary school acceptance, including matriculation planning and understanding secondary school expectations
- Host events and discussions to support students’ academic, social, and logistical transition into their selected secondary schools
- At least 3 years of experience in admissions counseling, educational advising, or similar roles, ideally within the Massachusetts secondary school landscape
- Comprehensive understanding of Boston’s secondary school admission landscape, including independent, charter, and exam schools
- Strong communication skills to build trust and effectively guide families through each step of the admissions and related process
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain connections with area secondary schools and advocate on behalf of students
- Passionate about supporting students in their educational journey and committed to equitable access to high-quality secondary school options
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with empathy, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to serving a diverse family population
- Collaborative, adaptable, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic school environment
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field with current work authorization to work in the United States is required
The Croft School offers compensation which is competitive with other local independent and public school opportunities.
Non-Discrimination
As an equal opportunity employer, The Croft School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
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