Co-Director of College Counseling

Moses Brown School; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a Co-Director of College Counseling to oversee and enhance the school's college counseling program. This shared leadership role involves guiding seniors and juniors through admissions, course planning, essays, and financial planning for undergraduate education.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree with at least three years in college counseling or related leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred and minimum of three years of college counseling or related experience.
• Experience in college admissions and counseling office leadership is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work as a collaborative team member with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities and ability to engage with a diverse group of students, families, faculty, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with two other Co-Directors and the team to oversee the college counseling program.
• Serve as primary counselor to roughly 30 seniors and 30 juniors, guiding admissions, course selection, and essay work.
• Advise families on financing undergraduate education and athletic recruitment processes.
• Develop and deliver a four-year college counseling curriculum for Upper School students and families.
• Attend college visits, build relationships with admission officers, and engage in professional development.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Co-Director of College Counseling

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903539

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Overview: Moses Brown seeks an enthusiastic and highly qualified Co-Director of College Counseling to join our team. This is a shared leadership position with each co-director overseeing specific aspects of our dynamic college counseling program.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating to manage a comprehensive college counseling program with two other Co-Directors, an Office Coordinator, and a Dean of College and Academic Counseling
• Serving as the primary college counselor to approximately 30 students in the senior class and approximately 30 students in the junior class
• Advising and supporting members of the senior and junior class and their parent(s)/ guardian(s) in all aspects of the college admission process, including discussing college possibilities, guiding course selection, educating families about the college admission landscape and trends in higher education, providing guidance on essay and supplement writing, navigating the athletic recruitment process, and offering resources regarding financing an undergraduate education
• Assist in building and delivering a comprehensive four-year college counseling curriculum to all Upper School students and families
• Engaging with the Moses Brown community in ways that will help the counselor develop a holistic understanding of each student within its context, as well as gain an understanding of the MB program
• Writing a compelling and detailed letter of recommendation for each senior counselee
• Participating in planning, presentation, and sponsorship of all office programming, including occasional evening and weekend commitments
• Meeting with college representatives who visit Moses Brown and cultivating excellent relationships with admission colleagues
• Pursuing professional development by visiting college campuses, attending regional/national conferences, engaging in college-sponsored events, and participating in professional organizations
• Exhibiting proficiency with technology related to college search and application: SCOIR, Common Application, Coalition Application, and other web-based programs
• Performing other duties both within and outside the college office given the talents and background of the individual

The position may include responsibilities such as coordinating office communications, presenting to the Board of Trustees, and/or overseeing a variety of other aspects of the college counseling program, depending on the candidate’s background and skills.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate would possess a Master’s degree and a minimum of three years of college counseling or related experience. A background in college admissions and college counseling office leadership experience is strongly preferred. The most compelling candidates will possess the willingness and desire to work as a collaborative team member; a robust work ethic; outstanding organization and time-management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; creativity; humor; and the ability to effectively engage with a diverse group of students, parents and guardians, faculty, and administrators.

Compensation: Reporting to the Dean of College & Academic Counseling, this is a 10-month, full-time exempt position with a flexible start date of January, 2027. Moses Brown offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to our faculty and staff. Compensation is based on the number of years of experience.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Classified Professional

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Koren Medeiros , Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
• 250 LLoyd Avenue
• Providence, Rhode Island 02906
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]