Assistant or Associate Director of College Counseling

Fort Worth Country Day • Fort Worth, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Worth Country Day’s College Counseling Office is seeking a highly qualified, dynamic professional with expertise in college counseling and/or selective college admission to join its dedicated team. An ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced independent school environment and further the College Counseling team’s strong relationships with students, colleagues, parents, guardians and college partners. This is a 12-month exempt position, with the College Counselors typically spending June and July, responding to email, writing letters of recommendation, visiting campuses and engaging in professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, master’s preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in independent school college counseling and/or selective college admission.
• Strong advising, writing, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience using college counseling software (Scoir) and Google suite.
• Possess a passion for mentoring students with empathy and humor.
• Contribute actively to the academic and social development of students as an engaged member of a close-knit school community.
• Embody, model and communicate the School’s mission and core values (respect, responsibility, kindness, courage, integrity and scholarship)
• Exhibit generous community spirit, professional flexibility, a sense of humor and a positive attitude
• Collaborate and work well with colleagues, parents and students
• Execute duties in a positive and punctual manner
• Be an enthusiastic lifelong learner driven toward professional self-improvement and personal growth
• Thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

• Advise approximately 35-40 seniors and their families, guiding them through the college research, application, and matriculation process while also working with juniors.
• Teach College Counseling Class and participate in programming for students, parents and guardians in Grades 9-12.
• Assist with College Counseling Office operations.
• Write detailed, compelling recommendation letters.
• Administer PSAT/NMSQT, practice ACT, and AP Exams.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed, particularly during peak periods in September, October, and May.
• Visit colleges annually and attend professional conferences (e.g., ACCIS, NACAC, TACAC).
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level