Director of College Guidance
About The Position
The Director of College Guidance leads a signature academic department at Cristo Rey Brooklyn while also serving as a critical member of the school's leadership. This role and department lead CRB in fostering college awareness, providing college access, and promoting college success in our students and alumni. The Director serves as an advisor to and thought partner with the Principal on best practices in college matriculation, persistence, and completion. The Director must also be an active member of the school community, modeling good communication and full enforcement of school policies and student expectations at all times.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant experience in college counseling/admissions is required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in school counseling is preferred, not required.
- Knowledge of Scoir Software is preferred, not required.
- Fluency in Creole and/or Spanish is a plus, not a requirement.
Responsibilities
- Promoting awareness and interest in college among students from all grades.
- Developing and implementing a college counseling curriculum for juniors and seniors.
- Supervising other counselors who teach the college counseling course.
- Teaching sections of the College Counseling course.
- Guiding seniors and their parents/guardians through the process of exploring, selecting, applying to college, and obtaining financial support.
- Managing a caseload of seniors and supervising other counselors’ work with the remainder of the Senior class.
- Managing and reporting on college enrollment, persistence, and completion data.
- Providing regular support to alumni currently enrolled in college (6 years or less) to ensure successful matriculation.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
