Associate Director of College Counseling

Viewpoint School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving 1,200 students in grades TK-12. Viewpoint is located in the Santa Monica Mountains of Los Angeles County on a 40-acre campus in Calabasas, close to the countless urban and recreational destinations Los Angeles has to offer.

Viewpoint School prioritizes the quality of the student experience within a context of achievement, and encourages broad student participation in academic and co-curricular opportunities. The school community is unified by a shared set of values and seeks always to strengthen its culture of learning, purpose, caring, and challenge. Viewpoint asks teachers to create relational classroom climates conducive to collaboration, creativity, and application. Employees are part of a dynamic community of bright, engaged students and colleagues. Balancing academic achievement with student wellness is also a priority for the School.

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Viewpoint School is currently seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling. The Associate Director of College Counseling reports to the Director of College Counseling and will join a team of four college counselors and a registrar/administrative assistant. Assigned in 9th grade, students work closely with counselors who support the college application process, provide academic advising, and foster a connection with a caring adult in the community. College counselors are part of an experienced and committed faculty and administration. Caseloads average 30-35 per class.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Serves as academic advisor and college counselor for a caseload of 9th-12th Grade students, guiding course selection, supporting college process completion, and providing social and emotional support
• Meets with students individually, with families, and in class meetings for academic advising and college counseling
• Oversees academic progress of students in caseload
• Writes letters of recommendations for students in caseload
• Coordinates and presents informational events and webinars for students and parents/guardians
• Plans and runs college workshops for students
• Represents Viewpoint School at state and national conferences and networks with admissions professionals to learn about national trends and school programs
• Guides students through college application completion
• Communicates with students and families through meetings, email, phone, social media
• Is a member of the Student Support Team, Education Council, and Admission Committee
• Helps plan and chaperone the School’s college tours, class retreats, and field trips
• Assists in administration of the PSAT and AP exams
• Assists at Viewpoint admission events

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree and prior experience in college counseling and/or admissions required
• Master’s Degree and college admission experience preferred
• Outstanding skills in interpersonal communication, leadership, decision-making
• Strong skills in writing, public speaking, detail orientation, organization
• Need for confidentiality
• Embraces a team approach, with ability to collaborate as well as work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, social media, college application platforms (SCOIR)
• Data reporting and AI proficiency a plus
• Occasional evening and weekend events and webinars
• Other duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned by Head of School or supervisor

Compensation: Anticipated base compensation is $105,000-$115,000 depending on experience.