Guidance Counselor/Admission Assistant

Putnam Science Academy Main Office; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Personal days

Sick days

Bereavement

Job summary

Putnam Science Academy Main Office in Putnam, Connecticut seeks a Guidance Counselor / Admission Assistant to support students' college planning and enrollment efforts. The role reports to the Dean of Academics and includes registrar duties, NCAA liaison, and summer admissions tasks.

The position is full-time, in-person, with benefits and a salary range of $40,000 to $50,000 per year. Bachelor's degree required and strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as college counselor and registrar for all students.
• Support admissions recruitment and enrollment efforts.
• Plan open houses, community events, and Shadow a Mustang days.
• Maintain communications with current and prospective families.
• Assist with financial aid applications and reporting to the Accrediting Body.

Education

Bachelor's

Job description

Putnam Science Academy Putnam Science Academy Main Office - Putnam, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Guidance Counselor/Admission Assistant

Putnam Science Academy Putnam Science Academy Main Office - Putnam, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4444253

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title : Guidance Counselor / Admission Assistant

Position Type : 12-month employee

Job Description :

The Guidance Counselor serves as a college counselor and registrar for the entire student population and will report directly to the Dean of Academics. They will be the primary support for students with their college search process and designing their class schedule to meet graduation and college entrance requirements. Guidance works with the Athletic Department to ensure students have met NCAA requirements. During the summer hours guidance will work directly with admissions to help approve students for Putnam Science Academy. The Guidance Counselor will work with students outside of the classroom, helping them properly manage stress, social pressures, and/or family life, not only for their overall wellness but also to help them fulfill their academic potential.

The Admissions Assistant position will play an integral role in the recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts of our school. This full-time position has a key role in communicating and building relationships with prospective families, students, and agents both nationally and internationally. The Admissions Assistant should have a true passion for our unique co-educational preparatory school, helping to foster our mission to develop young adults, locally and from around the world, who are committed to academic excellence and are engaged citizens.

Major Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for cultivating relationships with area schools in an effort to attract qualified applicants to Putnam Science Academy. Duties include attending and assisting the Director with managing school fairs and sharing considerable knowledge of Putnam Science Academy with fair attendees.
• Plan, organize, and execute admissions and special events under the guidance of the Admissions Director. These events include but are not limited to open houses, community events, and Shadow a Mustang school day.
• Assist in maintaining and managing all correspondence with current and prospective families.
• Work with the Director of Financial Affairs regarding applications for financial assistance for incoming students.
• Assist in creating and executing the Admissions Marketing Plan.
• Updating and reporting statistics to the Accrediting Body.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Personal days
• Sick days
• Bereavement

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40,000 to $50,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Contact Information

• TIEQIANG DING , PRESIDENT
• Putnam Science Academy Main Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]