Co-Director of College Counseling

Scheck Hillel Community School•North Miami Beach, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Scheck Hillel Community School is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Co-Director of College Counseling to guide students through the college admissions process. Scheck Hillel is a nationally recognized college preparatory and Jewish community school located in North Miami Beach, Florida, serving over 1,300 students in PKT through 12th grade. As a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the school attracts and retains a diverse faculty committed to delivering an education of unsurpassed quality. The Co-Director(s) of College Counseling will play a key role in guiding and supporting high school students and their families through the college admissions process. This role involves collaboration with the Director of the High School, college counseling staff, high school faculty, and other stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive college counseling program aligned with the school's mission, values, academic program, and the mission of the College Counseling Office.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least three years of experience in college counseling or related field, preferably in an independent school setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of college admissions processes and policies, standardized testing requirements, and financial aid/scholarship opportunities.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Comfortability in coaching and managing others to support the execution of high-quality programming and counseling.
Act in accordance with the Scheck Hillel Community school’s faculty handbook and the mission statement/policies of the College Counseling Office.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in counseling, education, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with students and families to provide comprehensive college counseling services, including college research, application guidance, essay writing, interview preparation, and financial aid/scholarship advising.
Develop comprehensive strategic plans to maintain/adjust quality of programming, policies and experiences aligned to mission of department.
Develop, implement, and revise as needed a comprehensive college counseling curriculum that includes workshops, presentations, and individual meetings.
Create a vision for experiences related to post-secondary pathways that include college fairs, college visits, and other related events on campus.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of college admissions trends and policies, financial aid opportunities, and standardized testing requirements.
Develop marketing materials (including a school profile) that strategically highlight the school’s academic programs and extracurricular activities in light of college requirements and community needs/interests.
Assess curriculum, identify learning goals and develop a scope and sequence for college advising in grades 9-12.
Analyze data and develop strategies to support college matriculation, successful application cycles and financial aid applications.
Build and maintain strong relationships with college admissions representatives, college counseling professionals, alumni, and other stakeholders in the college admissions process.
Provide guidance and support to students and families as they navigate the college admissions process, including managing stress and anxiety associated with the process.
Prepare external/internal communications/presentations regarding departmental goals, programs and progress.
Identify and pursue professional development opportunities that support departments efforts to meet mission and professional responsibilities related to postsecondary education.
Delegate programming and counseling responsibilities to college counselors and support staff.
Serve as a member of the High School’s Leadership team.
Support the Director of High School in other duties as assigned.