College Counselor (Leave Replacement) 26-27

Grace Church School•New York, NY

3d•$7,083 - $13,750•Onsite

About The Position

Grace Church School is seeking a College Counselor to serve as a leave replacement for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is an exempt position. The ideal candidate will start in early December 2026 to cover a leave from January 4th to May 31, 2027. The College Counselor will join a team of three and the position can be structured as part-time (20+ hours/week) or full-time. Priority will be given to applicants with significant experience working one-on-one with high school students in a college counseling setting. The role is primarily student-facing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least two years of experience in college counseling or college admissions.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with all stakeholders (internal and external, groups and individuals).
Highly ethical, confident, and flexible with excellent judgment and a sense of humor.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure.
Experience working successfully with high school students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated commitment to DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging) work.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support seniors and juniors through the college application process, ensuring they meet all requirements.
Provide individual assistance to seniors with final applications, deferrals, waitlists, financial aid offers and appeals, and enrollment decisions.
Offer individual guidance to juniors in researching colleges and developing balanced college lists.
Communicate student progress, needs, and questions effectively with the Director, Associate Director, and Assistant Director.
Communicate clearly with students and families as needed.
Guide students through the financial aid application and appeal process.
Maintain accurate student and application records for data tracking, reporting, and counseling continuity.
Participate in scheduled evening and/or weekend programming.
Co-teach weekly classes for juniors and seniors.
Perform other duties as assigned.