Associate Director of College Counseling
Company: Oregon Episcopal School
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Description
OUR MISSION:Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher
education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual,
physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that
they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and
world communities.
ABOUT US: Oregon Episcopal School occupies a wooded 59 acre campus
where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent
faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of
community. The School values employees who seek to continually
develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and
are prepared to engage in a vibrant, culturally diverse learning
community.
JOB SUMMARY: The associate director of college counseling works as
part of a team to carry out the OES college counseling program.
This position reports directly to the director of college
counseling.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Guide and counsel approximately half of the junior and senior
class through the college search and application process, including
the writing of counselor recommendation letters.
- Hold regular meetings with students and parents to assist in
all aspects of the search and application process, as well as the
selection of a college. Be prepared to guide students considering
alternative paths and gap year options.
- Help plan and participate in class meetings, parent events, and
college counseling programs at OES, including some programming and
individual support of students and parents in grades 9 and 10.
- Assist with hosting college reps who visit OES.
- Assist with OES testing programs as needed: PSAT and AP
Exams.
- Prioritize educating and guiding students and parents toward an
informed and effective approach to the college search process and a
reasonable and balanced approach to navigating academic and
extracurricular choices in a college prep school.
- Stay informed on topics relevant to college admission and work
with adolescents (trends, admission process, college options,
standardized testing, financial ad, resources, international
students).
- Engage in professional development through college visits,
local and national conferences, meetings, and workshops as well as
reading relevant books and articles.
- Assist with other responsibilities as requested by the
director.
- Attend division meetings and all school employee meetings.
- Participate in the life of the school by attending school
activities, events, meetings, and conferences.
- Engage fully in OES sponsored DEIA development activities as
assigned.
- Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
- At the discretion of the Head of Upper School and Director of
College Counseling, other areas of Upper School involvement may
include attending an opening of school grade level overnight trip,
supporting a Winterim course, and/or leading an Activity second
semester.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS or equivalent in an appropriate field
- Three years of experience as a high school college counselor or
college admission officer
- Intercultural competence, ability to work with sensitivity and
effectiveness with students, families, colleagues of diverse
backgrounds and identities
- Digital literacy; proficiency in MS Office Suite, Veracross,
Google Docs/Sheets and other web-based applications, as appropriate
to job duties, flexibility and openness to learning as digital
tools evolve
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in an appropriate field
- 5 years of experience as a high school college counselor or
college admission professional
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to connect with high
school students, ability to work well on teams
- Knowledge of developmental issues experienced by
adolescents
- Awareness of how to support students with learning differences,
executive function challenges, and those from disadvantaged
backgrounds
- An understanding of the culture and operations of school
communities
- Verbal and written communication skills, including effective
public speaking skills, ability to manage confidential information
in compliance with the law and best practice
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively on teams
- Strong organizational skills, ability to track and manage
details and competing deadlines
- Ability to contribute to strong and positive connections with
high school students and to maintain collegial relationships with
colleagues
- Ability to consistently apply principles of equity, inclusion,
and anti-racism on a day to day basis in work with students and
families, in the broader workplace community
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit at computer and keyboard for moderate
periods
- Mobility sufficient to move about the campus
- Sight and hearing adequate to perform the duties of the job,
ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on occasion
*Please make sure to include a cover letter when submitting your
application
Keywords: Oregon Episcopal School, Portland , Associate Director of College Counseling, Executive , Portland, Oregon
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