Associate Director of College Counseling

Wyoming Seminary; Forty Fort (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Seminary is seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling to lead the college counseling program and guide students through the college admissions process. The role involves advising a cohort of students, coordinating outreach to families, and coordinating with college representatives and staff.

The Associate Director will manage course alignment with college goals, participate in professional development, and contribute to a holistic counseling program that supports a diverse

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in college counseling in independent schools or college admissions preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Advise a cohort of students on college search and admissions to identify best-fit schools.
• Provide outreach to students and families through workshops, visits, and communications.
• Write compelling letters of recommendation to support college applications.
• Counsel students on course selection to align with goals and outcomes.
• Represent the counseling office at school functions and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

DEI focus

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

SCOIR

Job description

Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is an independent coeducational preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sem, as it is affectionately called, holds a passion for learning, leading, and serving. Respect, integrity, and responsibility are core values. Through excellent academic, art, and athletic programs, students and teachers are part of a vibrant living and learning community.

Wyoming Seminary faculty and staff are campus leaders, role models, and important mentors for our students as well as one another. Faculty members have a passion for learning, leading, and serving, and are committed to participating fully in campus life. Along with teaching, faculty and staff connect with our community in afternoon extracurriculars, weekend and evening duties, and the advisory program.

In applying for any position, please follow the directions within the job posting. All applicants will hear a response. For any part-time positions (like coaching or support staff), preference is given to applicants who can serve more than one role at the school.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation,gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs. Wyoming Seminary strives to build a learning environment that reflects themultitude ofcultures, religions, languages, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our world. As such, we encourage the hiring of faculty, staff, and administrators who represent diversity and connect with our mission, values, and vision .

The Associate Director of College Counseling is a key member of both the College Counseling team and the Upper School faculty, operating under the guidance of the Director of College Counseling.

The Associate Director is a dedicated college counselor who advises a cohort of students in each class. They build strong, personal relationships with their students and families by using an individualized approach that reinforces our core philosophy: the goal of finding the right college "fit" is unique for every student.

In addition to counseling, the Associate Director also takes a leadership role in specific, focused aspects of the college counseling department (ex: financial aid, athletics, college representative visits, communication, testing, etc). This role is essential in supporting the overall mission and vision of Wyoming Seminary and the College Counseling Office.
Responsibilities:

• Guides and oversees all aspects of the college search and admissions process for an appropriate caseload of students to help them identify the best match schools for their interests, abilities, and needs.
• Provides outreach to students and parents through workshops, webinars, presentations, school events, social media, websites, and alumni connections.
• Writes compelling letters of recommendation for each student on their caseload to support their college applications.
• Counsels sophomore and junior students about their course selection so that it aligns with their college and career goals.
• Understands the landscape of current college admission and counseling trends through reading and research, membership in professional associations, participation in campus visits and tours, and extensive networking with college admissions and college counseling colleagues. A Sem counselor builds relationships with college representatives by hosting them on our campus, visiting college campuses, and participating in conferences and committees.
• Works in SCOIR, our web-based college counseling management system, and helps to prepare reports and presentations for faculty, alumni, and the Board of Trustees.
• Represents College Counseling at school functions, conferences, presentations, and professional development opportunities, on committees, and in the community.
• Participates fully in the life of the school by serving as an advisor and on the weekend duty team as well as coaching or leading other campus extracurriculars and initiatives. Takes on other tasks as assigned by the Director of College Counseling, Head of Upper School, or the Head of School at Wyoming Seminary.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in college counseling in independent schools or college admissions and a Master’s degree are strongly preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills in addition to a familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of Wyoming Seminary. This includes a strong interest in student-centered work and a clear commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student and parent population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational competence, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A team player and a self-starter who can collaborate effectively and think independently.A lively sense of humor, strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a willingness to become a fully invested member of our community are essential.
• The Associate Director is a 12-month, full-time position with on-campus expectations when school is in session and flexible caseload work during vacations and the summer, including correspondence, meetings, workshops, college visits, document preparation, and writing.

By November 30, 2026. This position has an expected start date of January 2027.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship, and financial aid programs, athletic or other school-administered programs, or any other characteristic protected by law.