Associate Director of College Counseling (part-time)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible Benefits

Job summary

Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling (part-time) to lead a thoughtful, data-informed college planning process for around 18 students.

You will collaborate with school leadership to develop an inclusive counseling program, write compelling letters of recommendation, and communicate clearly with families about admissions, financial aid, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required.
• Minimum of 3 years in selective college admissions or college counseling.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support approximately 18 students through all phases of the college process.
• Collaborate with school leadership to develop an inclusive, forward-thinking counseling program.
• Write detailed, personal letters of recommendation for counselees.
• Communicate clearly with students and parents on admissions, testing, and financial aid trends.
• Coordinate with the College Counseling team to organize events and develop programs.
• Stay informed on college programs and policies through conferences, tours, and reading.
• Build strong relationships with admissions officers at colleges and universities.
• Represent GDS to colleges, highlighting the unique aspects of a GDS education.
• Participate in school life through faculty meetings and academic advising.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong writing

Empathy

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Associate Director of College Counseling (part-time)

COLLEGE COUNSELING Part Time Washington, DC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1147

About the School

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. GDS was founded by seven changemaker families who envisioned a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to respect and care for others. Believing that diversity is a critical foundation for the most transformational learning, they established a school where all children would be welcomed, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves. Today, the School’s philosophy and programs strongly reflect its roots. GDS fosters a community of belonging while lifting up every student’s unique gifts, building in each the capacity for compassion, leadership, and creating positive change. 1125 engaged and talented PK-12 students across three divisions love to learn and learn to change the world in GDS’s exciting urban campus with its outstanding facilities. Recognized as one the most dynamic educational institutions in our capital city and nation, GDS today is in a uniquely attractive position, with a deeply-felt and lived history, clear mission, and genuine openness to the possibilities that lie ahead.

About the Position

DEPARTMENT: High School College Counseling

REPORTS TO: Director of College Counseling

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

TYPE OF ROLE: Part-time

START DATE: January 2027 (or sooner)

COMPENSATION: $ 45,000 - $58,000 annually (based on experience)

BENEFITS: Eligible

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and preference will be given to early applications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and support approximately 18 students through all phases of the college process. Counseling students and families with empathy and compassion through the stresses and challenges of the college search, application and enrollment process.
• Play a key role in the development of an inclusive and forward-thinking college counseling program in collaboration with school leadership.
• Write detailed, personal and incisive letters of recommendation in support of counselees.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students and parents on all issues and trends related to college admissions, standardized testing and financial aid.
• Work closely with the College Counseling team to organize and run college counseling events and to develop new programming.
• Stay abreast of new programs and policies at colleges and universities through professional conferences, college tours, networking and reading of relevant publications.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with admissions officers at a wide array of colleges and universities.
• Represent GDS (its curriculum, mission and students) to colleges and universities in a manner that highlights the unique attributes of a GDS education.
• Participate fully in the life of the school through faculty meetings, in-service learning opportunities, and academic advising.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Additional duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

B.A. or B.S. degree is required.

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in selective college admissions or college counseling is required.

Required Skills

Excellent communication skills - be a strong writer, a compelling speaker, a thoughtful listener, and have strong time-management skills.

Displays empathy, flexibility, maturity, optimism, and a strong work ethic will be highly valued in this position.

Energy to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment that encourages collaboration, mutual respect, compassion, and care.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; see, talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work environment characteristics

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.