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  • Associate Director of College Counseling
    Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

Description

Marymount School of New York seeks a seasoned college admissions professional to join our team, which includes two co-directors and administrative support. Our approach to the college counseling process is strategic and data-driven, while also focusing on mission-aligned growth and development. College counselors are members of the Upper School faculty and active participants in the school community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Working closely with students and families throughout a highly individualized college application process

  • Writing compelling, personalized letters of recommendation for assigned caseload of students
  • Assisting students with comprehensive college applications, including essay composition and interview preparation
  • Co-teaching college guidance classes to sophomores, juniors and seniors
  • Participating in and planning after-school meetings and evening programs for families on topics related to the college application process (financial and merit aid, standardized testing, etc.) 
  • Overseeing the school’s internship program for rising seniors
  • Establishing and maintaining ongoing relationships with admission officers including traveling to college campuses, hosting admissions representatives at Marymount, and attending conferences 
  • Representing Marymount in professional associations (NACAC, ACCIS, etc.)
  • Acting as PSAT and AP Coordinator 
  • Managing digital college counseling platforms (Scoir, College Kickstart, Common Application, UCAS) 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s and/or counseling degree preferred

  • Strong candidates will have substantial experience in a highly selective college admissions environment (5+ years) and/or college counseling in an independent school (5+ years)
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and high ethical standards, while guiding students and families with expertise and confidence
  • Deep knowledge base of U.S. colleges/universities (knowledge of overseas programs is a plus), admissions policies, financial aid and standardized testing
  • Extraordinary communication, interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skills 
  • A commitment to equity and belonging for all students
  • A warm sense of humor, empathy and kindness, as the role requires working with adolescents and their families at an important moment of transition 

Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000

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