Director of College Counseling

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Housing (for boarding schools)

Job summary

An educational recruitment organization is seeking a Director of College Counseling for Cincinnati Country Day School in Cincinnati, Ohio. This role involves designing and implementing a comprehensive college counseling program, overseeing student and parent engagement, and maintaining communication about the college admissions process. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Counseling and at least 5 years of experience in the field, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in college admissions/college counseling field.
• Strong ability to build trust with parents and students.
• Energetic and efficient in a counseling role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a four-year college counseling curriculum.
• Oversee student and parent programming regarding college processes.
• Maintain timely communication about procedures and policies.
• Stay current on trends in higher education and admissions.
• Develop relationships with college admissions offices.
• Support students and parents in course selection and application strategy.
• Counsel students and parents on college selection process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong writing and public speaking abilities

Organizational skills

Proactive engagement

Confidence

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with Cincinnati Country Day School, a co-educational college preparatory school to find their next Director of College Counseling, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The college counseling approach at CCDS, which begins freshman year, aims to ensure that all students can matriculate at colleges where they will prosper and from which they will emerge prepared to lead productive and satisfying lives. The program is administered at each Upper School grade with intentionality and purpose.

The Director of College Counseling is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, individualized college counseling program serving Cincinnati Country Day School’s students and families. With the collaboration of the Associate Director of College Counseling and the Office of College Counseling Assistant, the Director supervises and carries out a program of group presentations and intensive individual counseling that extends throughout all phases of the college search process.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and continually refining a four-year college counseling curriculum that supports students’ academic, extracurricular, and personal growth.
• Overseeing and delivering student and parent programming, including information nights, workshops, and events that educate and engage the community about the college process, in the Upper School as well as the Middle and Lower Schools.
• Maintaining clear, timely, and proactive communication with students, parents, and faculty about procedures, deadlines, policies, relevant trends and the college admissions landscape.
• Staying current on trends in higher education and admission, representing the school in national and regional associations and conferences.
• Developing and maintaining cordial and collegial relationships with college admissions offices and hosting representatives on campus, promoting the school’s program and advocating for its students.
• Providing broad support for students and parents on four-year planning as well as direct support to students and parents, within the Director’s caseload, on the appropriate selection of courses.
• Counseling students and parents in the formulation of a prospective and eventual final list of colleges, with an appropriate application strategy.

Desired Qualities and Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Counseling or related.
• 5 years of experience in college admissions/college counseling field.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing and public speaking abilities and must be well-organized, efficient, and energetic.
• Earning parental trust in such a role is paramount, relying on a blend of expertise and knowledge with proactive engagement and confidence.

Potential Benefits

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.