Director of College Counseling

North Cobb Christian School, Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental plan

Retirement plan

Tuition discount

Job summary

North Cobb Christian School in Kennesaw, GA seeks a Director of College Counseling to guide upper school students and families through planning, applications, and financial aid, building individualized college lists and overseeing essays and recommendations.

This role requires deep knowledge of admission policies, testing, timelines, and strong communication, organization, and leadership skills; you will train staff, collaborate with faculty, and coordinate college visits and the NCCS College

Qualifications

• Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Excel at organizational skills as needed for multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities.
• Hold in-depth knowledge of universities and colleges, admission policies, application procedures, timelines, and college admissions/standardized testing.
• Work effectively with colleagues, faculty, and students by meeting deadlines, welcoming collaborative problem solving, deriving motivation from challenges, and upholding honest communication.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle competing demands with detail-oriented accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Balance the needs of multiple constituents, working effectively with students of varying abilities, handling parents' concerns, collaborating with teachers, and interacting with college admissions representatives.
• Uphold a polished, professional appearance and standard of dress as a key representative of the school in higher academics.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and helpful disposition while adhering to strict confidentiality.
• Approach each day with patience, flexibility, and creativity. A sense of humor is also welcome!

Responsibilities

• Counsel, mentor, and support upper school students and their families throughout the college planning and application process; supervise essays and recommendations.
• Educate families and faculty on college process and trends; identify best-fit schools.
• Write and train others on comprehensive college recommendations.
• Travel to college campuses and attend college events and conferences.
• Conduct small group sessions on admissions, guiding applications, essays, resumes, and scholarships.
• Create and maintain relationships with college admission officers and colleges.
• Lead parent and student education programs with College Counseling Office.
• Use technology related to college counseling (SCOIR, RepVisits, YouScience, Slate, College Board).
• Inform about testing dates, visitation dates, deadlines, and workshops.
• Coordinate private visits for college admission officers; support international students.
• Coordinate the Annual College Fair on campus.
• Assist with financial aid information and scholarship resources; explain packages.
• Oversee final college selections, scholarship tabulations, and transcript processing.
• Prepare and supervise evaluations, recommendations; advise faculty on writing recommendations.
• Coordinate the College Tour trip; conduct junior meetings and early college prep activities.
• Attend monthly meetings and school events; support school activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Writing

Organizational skills

Knowledge of colleges/admissions

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Relationship building

Google Workspace proficiency

Tools

SCOIR

RenWeb

Google Suite

RepVisits

YouScience

Slate

College Board

Job description

Title: Director of College Counseling

Reports To: Upper School Principal

Mission: Committed to Jesus Christ, North Cobb Christian School provides a biblically based, academically excellent education in a nurturing environment, developing students' potential to impact their world for Christ.

Qualifications The candidate must:

• Be a mature Christ follower whose relationship is defined by receiving Christ as Savior and continuing to pursue spiritual growth rooted in God's word.
• Acknowledge and understand North Cobb Christian School’s Mission Statement.
• Agree with the goals and mission of a Christian school.

• Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Excel at organizational skills as needed for multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities.
• Hold in-depth knowledge of universities and colleges, admission policies, application procedures, timelines, and college admissions/standardized testing.
• Work effectively with colleagues, faculty, and students by meeting deadlines, welcoming collaborative problem solving, deriving motivation from challenges, and upholding honest communication.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle competing demands with detail-oriented accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Balance the needs of multiple constituents, working effectively with students of varying abilities, handling parents' concerns, collaborating with teachers, and interacting with college admissions representatives.
• Possess a solid working knowledge of Google Suite; proficiency in SCOIR and RenWeb software is a plus.
• Uphold a polished, professional appearance and standard of dress as a key representative of the school in higher academics.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and helpful disposition while adhering to strict confidentiality.
• Approach each day with patience, flexibility, and creativity. A sense of humor is also welcome!

Employee Profile

Spiritually, the employee must possess characteristics that reflect:

• A personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
• Evidence of spiritual maturity with a commitment to glorifying and honoring God in all areas of life.
• Acceptance of the North Cobb Christian School doctrinal beliefs, Statement of Faith, and Lifestyle Tenets without reservation.
• A strong, clear Christian testimony.
• A mature, godly spirit.
• A person of faith and prayer.

Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity.
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness.
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Counsel, mentor, and support upper school students and their families throughout the college planning and application process. This includes developing a working list of colleges, supervising the writing and editing of college essays and student resumes, and writing individualized recommendation letters for each counselee.
• Educate students, families, and faculty on the college process, sharing current national and international admissions trends and identifying best-fit schools based on individual needs and goals.
• Write--and train fellow faculty on writing--comprehensive college recommendation letters.
• Travel to college campuses and attend college-sponsored events for high school counselors, as well as professional conferences and webinars.
• Conduct small group sessions for students on the college admissions process and YouScience aptitude assessment, guiding students through completing applications, essays, resumes, scholarship applications, and more.
• Create and maintain professional relationships with college admission officers and develop our school’s relationships and reputation with colleges.
• Along with other members of the College Counseling Office, help lead and facilitate dynamic parent and student education programs.
• Consistently use technology related to college counseling (SCOIR, RepVisits, YouScience, Slate, College Board, NCCS website updates, email using Google Suite).
• Provide information to parents and students about standardized testing dates, college visitation dates, filing application deadlines, presentations, workshops, etc., that support the college planning process.
• Coordinate and arrange private visits for students with college admission officers who visit NCCS using RepVisits.
• Work closely with the Director of International Students to identify college planning needs for international students, providing support and resources as needed.
• Coordinate and execute the Annual College Fair on campus at NCCS.
• Communicate test prep opportunities to families.
• Assist students and parents with obtaining financial aid information, provide resources for applying for scholarships, and explain financial aid packages received with college acceptances.
• Oversee final college selections, scholarship tabulations, and transcript processing.
• Prepare and supervise the processing of evaluations, recommendations, and other forms as required in connection with college applications; advise faculty in their writing of college recommendations and the recommendation submission process using SCOIR.
• Coordinate and execute the annual College Tour trip as part of Upper School Spring Term.
• Conduct individual college planning meetings with juniors and their parents every spring.
• Host and teach College Boot Camp in June and July for rising seniors to begin the college application process.
• Ensure appropriate credentials are sent to applicable colleges for each member of the senior class.
• Conduct conference calls with colleges to advocate for student applicants.
• Communicate updated information on the NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO college‑athlete recruitment process to students, families, and coaches.
• Coordinate with the upper school principal, admissions, and marketing teams to establish the NCCS College Counseling program as a hallmark of the school.
• Annually update the NCCS School Profile, alongside the school’s marketing and communication office.
• Manage college planning meetings on the NCCS master calendar.
• Attend monthly high school faculty meetings and all‑school staff meetings.
• Participate in school‑related activities and events.
• Other duties as requested or assigned by school administration (principal, head of school, assistant head of school).

Dual Enrollment Responsibilities

• Stay updated on the state's dual enrollment program and processes.
• Work directly with partner schools (Shorter & Toccoa Falls) and additional dual enrollment institutions each semester to ensure students are fully vetted to take approved dual enrollment courses.
• Assist students in the application, registration, and funding of dual enrollment classes each semester.
• Update the NCCS Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreement (as needed).

Scheduling Responsibilities

• Offer academic counseling regarding course options and selections, while considering the student’s interests, abilities, and post‑secondary goals.
• Work with the College Counseling team to approve students for dual enrollment courses and online courses for enrichment or credit recovery.
• Work with the registrar to ensure that new courses are submitted to NCAA and NAIA.
• Audit grad plans of all high school students at the end of each semester.

Testing Responsibilities

AP Coordinator

• Complete annual NCCA AP Course Audit.
• Order AP exams, process AP exam invoices, and submit AP exam fees to NCCS Incidental Billing.
• Coordinate AP exam testing, including assigning proctors, determining test room locations, compiling testing materials, and properly returning materials.
• Work with the director of the Moving Forward Program to request testing accommodations for eligible students.

Standardized Testing Responsibilities

School‑wide Upper School Assessments: ACT Aspire & ACT/April

• Order testing materials for grades 9 - 11.
• Coordinate PSAT/ACT Aspire exam testing, including assigning proctors, determining test room locations, compiling testing materials, and properly returning materials.
• Work with the director of the Moving Forward Program to request testing accommodations for eligible students.
• Communicate individual ACT Aspire/ACT score reports to students and parents.

College Readiness Testing Responsibilities

PSAT/October

• Order testing materials for grades 9 - 11.
• Coordinate testing, including the testing schedule, assigning proctors, determining test room locations, compiling testing materials, and properly returning materials.
• Work with the director of the Moving Forward Program to request testing accommodations for eligible students.
• Communicate individual PSAT score reports to students and parents.

SAT/ACT Scores

• Upload test scores as they become available to the student's FACTS account, including SCOIR.

SAT/ACT in the School Day at NCCS

• Coordinate testing opportunities administered during the school day at NCCS.

Other Information:

• This is an 11-month, full-time (40 hours per week) contract position.
• Benefits include medical & dental plan, retirement plan, and tuition discount.