What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of College Guidance position at The Jewish Leadership Academy?
The College Guidance Department at JLA will provide each and every family with clarity regarding the entire college application process. Our college counseling program provides resources to students and parents throughout their four years in our Upper School, welcoming families to meet with us to discuss questions and concerns at any time. By teaching students how to put together a college application that reflects their individual strengths and interests, we empower students to take the lead in their college planning. Simultaneously, we provide exceptional support and expertise every step of the way.
Whether it’s exploring colleges to build a college list, preparing for interviews, or applying for financial aid, we strive to make applying to college both straightforward and stress-free. We are proud of our strong background in highly selective admissions, as well as our extensive connections with admissions representatives and other college counselors throughout the country. We commit to staying on top of the most recent college admissions trends and look forward to sharing this knowledge with our JLA families.
For the 2025-2026 school year, we are seeking candidates who have prior admissions and / or counseling experience at an independent school. The ideal candidate enjoys working with high school students and families, and has a commitment to JLA’s mission and philosophy.
RESPONSIBILITIES _________________________________________________________
Full-time employment for this position will commence in August 2025.
Responsibilities will include :
- Assist students with creating their personal statement and supplemental essays; and keeps students and families informed about the ever-changing landscape of the college admission process
- Assist students with all aspects of the college search and application process, offering support and managing realistic expectations for students and their families; assists students with their college applications by providing comprehensive workshops on all major application platforms as well as offering final application review before submission
- Maintain strictest confidentiality and professionalism with privileged information
- Meet with students concerning all phases of the admissions college process and communicate regularly with students and their parents, guiding students and families through the college search and application process. Maintain detailed records of conversations and planning process.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with college admission officials, keeping them well-informed about the academic program, student experience, and signature programs at JLA
- Support the School’s mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Travel nationally to attend conferences and visit colleges and universities, travel internationally to visit colleges in Israel
- Devise, implement and plan college guidance events and programs for students and families
- Build and foster relationships with admission officers across the country
- Assist and / or lead college guidance programming for students, parents and the greater JLA community, including school-day, evening and weekend events.
- Engage in the school community through committee work, faculty and staff programs, leading co-and extracurricular activities, and / or other such activities.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of College Guidance
- May be subject to working hours during, before, and after the regular school day
QUALIFICATIONS _________________________________________________________
A successful candidate will have :
BENEFITS__________________________________________________________
A strong benefits package includes :
