College Counseling & Humanities Faculty

Evansville Day School Inc; Evansville (IN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Evansville Day School seeks a Full-Time Administrator (12-month) to lead College Counseling & Humanities for grades 6–12, coordinating the college search, applications, financial aid, and matriculation, while teaching Upper School humanities.

The role includes organizing testing, managing recommendations, internships, and senior projects, and delivering an annual College Counseling Report to the leadership team.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in college admissions or college counseling is preferred.
• Experience in independent schools, nonprofit organizations, higher education, college counseling, humanities instruction, or related fields.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive college counseling curriculum for grades 8-12.
• Provide one-on-one counseling for students in grades 8-12 for academic planning, college search, applications, financial aid, decision-making, and matriculation.
• Organize college planning events for students and families, including financial aid workshops and college information nights.
• Write detailed and personalized school recommendation letters for all seniors and coordinate letters from teachers.
• Oversee testing coordination (SAT Suite, ACT, AP, state assessments) and compliance responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Upper School Director and faculty on course offerings, academic pathways, and internship/senior project programming.
• Foster relationships with colleges, alumni, and families to support placements and outreach.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Student-centered education

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Full-Time Administrator (12-month) | Reports to the Director of Upper School

School Overview

Evansville Day School (EDS), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit.

EDS was founded in 1946 and remains the only independent school in the greater Evansville region. The school enrolls approximately 300 students and boasts a 40-acre wooded campus, a diverse student body, and 100% four‑year college placement. Day School staff hold much more than a job. They enjoy the opportunity to be part of a dynamic learning community with a myriad of ways to engage students, families, and colleagues, as everyone participates in the life of the school. All Day School faculty and staff are asked to focus actions and decisions on what is best for the school and its students.

Position Summary

The College Counseling & Humanities Faculty position leads and continuously enhances a comprehensive, highly competitive college counseling and postsecondary planning program for students in grades 6-12, with individualized college counseling in grades 8-12. The average graduating class size at EDS is 15-20 students. The position supports students and families throughout academic planning, the college search and application process, financial aid, decision‑making, and matriculation; coordinates standardized testing; supports curriculum and academic programming; oversees recommendations and school reports; develops internship and senior project experiences; contributes to alumni engagement; and teaches Upper School humanities courses.

College Counseling & Admission Support

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive college counseling curriculum for students in grades 8-12, preparing students for successful postsecondary planning, application, and matriculation outcomes.
• Provide one‑on‑one counseling for students in grades 8-12 to support academic planning, goal setting, college search and applications, financial aid, decision‑making, and matriculation.
• Provide grade‑level instruction on academic planning and the college application process during advisory blocks.
• Organize college planning events for students and families, including financial aid workshops, essay‑writing workshops, college information nights, field trips to colleges, and visits from college admissions staff.
• Write detailed and personalized school recommendation letters for all seniors.
• Guide faculty in crafting letters of recommendation and coordinate their timely submission.
• Ensure accurate and timely transmission of student application materials, including transcripts, secondary school reports, and EDS profiles.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with college and university admissions representatives, promote EDS graduates to admissions offices, increase institutional visibility, create opportunities for students, and remain informed of emerging admission trends.
• Help seniors and families interpret financial aid offers and make informed college decisions.
• Track and report student application outcomes, matriculations, and scholarship awards.
• Deliver an annual College Counseling Report to the Board of Trustees.

Testing, Compliance & Academic Support

• Oversee all aspects of the SAT Suite, ACT, AP, and state‑mandated assessments, ensuring students and families have access to testing opportunities, resources, and strategic planning to support college admission goals.
• Work with Learning Services to ensure accommodations for all eligible students on standardized tests.
• Oversee all applicable Indiana Department of Education compliance requirements and reporting responsibilities related to college counseling and postsecondary planning in partnership with the Upper School Director, Director of Enrollment Management, and Registrar.
• Collaborate with the Upper School Director and faculty on course offerings, academic pathways, curriculum design, and other initiatives that strengthen college readiness and student success.
• Manage Pre‑AP and AP course coordination, including faculty support and student advising.
• Coordinate enrollment in online courses and track academic progress.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Senior Capstone Project and collaborate with the Upper School Director on building meaningful internship and senior project programming, ensuring alignment with schoolwide learning outcomes and promoting meaningful student research, reflection, presentation, and assessment experiences.
• Partner with local organizations, alumni, and families to support experiential learning.
• Monitor student performance and ensure reflective assessment of internship and enrichment experiences.

Student Life, Alumni Engagement & Additional Responsibilities

• Foster connections with young alumni and support alumni events and networking opportunities.
• Serve as a visible and engaged community member, supporting student life and extracurricular programs.
• Serve as advisor to the National Honor Society.
• Depending on strengths and school needs, take on additional responsibilities such as coaching, advising, or club sponsorship.

Teaching Expectations

In addition to serving as College Counselor, this role will teach 2 to 3 sections of Upper School humanities courses each year. At Day School, the Humanities Department includes English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies (SS) courses for students in grades 6 through 12.

For the 2026-2027 academic year, teaching responsibilities will include one section of US Government and two sections of Psychology in Spring 2027. In future years, course assignments may vary based on departmental needs and could include classes such as AP Seminar, AP Research, and other humanities offerings.Day School's Humanities Department engages students through a wide range of texts, perspectives, and media, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and a global outlook. The successful candidate will understand the unique opportunities and expectations of teaching in an independent school environment and will demonstrate a strong commitment to the School's mission and Portrait of aGraduate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Three years of experience in college admissions is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in independent schools, nonprofit organizations, higher education, college counseling, humanities instruction, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of college admissions trends, testing, and financial aid.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Commitment to student-centered education and to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community.

Background

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