Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling

Description

Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling

Tower Hill seeks an enthusiastic Assistant or Associate Director of College Counseling to be a critical member of a four-person team which includes the Director of College Counseling, Assistant Head of School, and an Associate Director of College Counseling. Reporting to the Director of College Counseling, this role requires a desire to work closely with a range of talented students and a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school. This person will have an inclination to connect with students, families, and colleagues with patience, warmth, curiosity, humility, and professionalism. The start date in May, June, or July 2025 for this 12-month position is flexible depending on the candidate.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Counsel and support a caseload of approximately 25-30 juniors and 25-30 seniors through all aspects of their post-secondary and college search process
• Work closely with students to bring out their strengths in all parts of the application process including feedback on essays, help with working ahead of deadlines, interview practice, and advice on standardized testing policies
• Stay current on and advise students, parents, and the broader Tower Hill community about national trends and policies in the college admissions world
• Teach and deliver direct instruction through small college counseling classes, lead workshops, and present material in large grade meetings
• Serve as a visible presence throughout the community, attending school events, collaborating with colleagues, and building strong relationships that foster trust among students, families, faculty, and staff
• Serve as a resource for 9th and 10th-grade students and families through regular group programming and individual meetings when needed
• Write highly personalized counselor letter for each student in their cohort
• Build strong and trusting relationships with families through individual meetings, regular communication, and visibility within the community
• Serve as the advisor to approximately eight Upper School students
• Present to large groups of students and families on Tower Hill’s programming and offerings, as well as larger issues and trends in college admissions
• Understand the Upper School curriculum and collaborate with faculty in the execution of the Upper School program
• Regularly attend and participate in additional professional development, college visits, training, and workshops on topics related to our work
• Meet with and build relationships with college representatives, both on campus and through travel
• Use data to inform college list building and understand data related to the college admissions landscape
• Stay knowledgeable about and recommend summer opportunities to students
• Work as a team player in a highly collaborative office environment, pitching in to help and taking on additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

Education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three to five years combined experience in college counseling and/or selective college admissions is preferred
• Excellent listening, counseling, and communication abilities
• Strong organizational and workload management skills

• Ability to work with discretion and highest ethical standards 

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well-being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Tower Hill School is an equal-opportunity employer.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.