Senior Associate Director of College Counseling

Senior Associate Director of College Counseling

Who You Are

The Episcopal Academy, an independent school with over twelve hundred Pre-K to 12 students, seeks a dedicated and experienced college counselor to join our collaborative and energetic team. This dynamic individual must work closely with students and be passionate about helping them navigate the college admissions process while fostering confidence and self-awareness. The Senior Associate Director of College Counseling is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact at an independent school that takes a holistic approach to educating all students in mind, body, and spirit. The position is a ten-month, benefits-eligible position that reports to the Director of College Counseling.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
• Offer individualized guidance to students and families, assisting them in understanding the college admissions process, exploring potential academic and career pathways, and identifying ideal colleges or universities.
• Advocate for students by building and maintaining strong relationships with college and university representatives.
• Add to a high-performing team that strives to create a transformative college-counseling experience for students.
• Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and community partners to promote college readiness initiatives, coordinate college fairs, and facilitate networking opportunities for students.

• Design and implement counseling programs and workshops to educate students and families about college admissions requirements, standardized testing, financial aid, scholarships, and other relevant topics.
• Collect and analyze data related to college admissions outcomes, student demographics, and other relevant metrics to inform decision-making and improve counseling services.
• Stay abreast of trends and developments in secondary and higher education.
• Assist in the execution of a strategic plan for the college counseling department, aligning goals with the overall mission and objectives of Episcopal Academy.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and best practices in college counseling, maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

About You

The ideal candidate for the Senior Associate Director of College Counseling at The Episcopal Academy will possess the following:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
• Significant experience in college counseling, admissions, or higher education administration.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset and a commitment to student success.
• Strategic planning and leadership experience.
• Knowledge of college admissions processes, standardized testing, financial aid, and career exploration resources.
• Flexible working hours may be necessary to accommodate student and family schedules during peak periods of the college admissions cycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an independent school setting.
• Master's degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
• Familiarity with MaiaLearning and College Kickstart.

About Us

Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school life and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintain high standards for his or her own work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.

Position start date: August 8, 2025

Application deadline: until filled

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.