Associate Director College Counseling
About The Position
Phillips Academy seeks a full-time, continuing Associate Director of College Counseling to begin in August 2026. This is an unhoused 12-month, full-time administrative faculty position. Throughout the academic year, occasional evening and weekend work is required. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, dynamic, and thoughtful team player; have strong organizational, writing, and public speaking skills; and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. We seek candidates who will be active participants in the community to join our experienced team of 13 counselors and four administrative support members. Collaboration and teamwork are cornerstones of the CCO team. Phillips Academy is an intentionally diverse residential school committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community in which students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences learn and grow together. The ideal candidate supports this commitment. In your cover letter, please address directly your experience and interest in working in such a school community. Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and solicits applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability (with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of combined experience in college counseling and/or selective college admissions, with an emphasis on college counseling, is preferred.
- Energetic, dynamic, and thoughtful team player
- Strong organizational, writing, and public speaking skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Counseling and supporting students in the college selection and application process
- Working with students individually and in small groups
- Building relationships with families
- Writing recommendations
- Providing feedback on applicants’ essays
- Advising students on course selection
- Taking part in professional development
- Other projects and activities as assigned by the Director of College Counseling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
