Director of College Counseling at St Paul's School for Girls (Brooklandville)

Lead a Thoughtful and Engaging Program

• Design and oversee a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate college counseling curriculum for grades 9–12.
• Plan engaging workshops and events for students and families on topics such as college readiness, testing, financial aid, wellness, and emerging admissions trends.
• Help cultivate a school culture where the college process is exciting and aspirational — but never defining.
• Stay current on trends in higher education and bring fresh ideas and insight to the community.
• Manage college counseling staff.

Collaborate with the School Community

• Partner closely with faculty, advisors, administrators, and student support teams to advocate for students and support their growth.
• Serve as a visible, approachable presence in the Upper School community.
• Build strong relationships with college admissions representatives and host college visitors on campus.
• Partner with St. Paul’s School for Boys college counseling team with overlap families and/or cross coordinated academics and testing.
• Represent the school professionally within regional and national college counseling organizations.
• Serve as an upper school advisor
• Proctor senior workshop
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• A strong communicator and thoughtful listener with exceptional writing skills.
• Calm under pressure, highly organized, and able to balance multiple priorities with warmth and humor.
• Someone who understands adolescent development and values relationship-based counseling.
• Passionate about empowering girls and young women to lead lives of purpose, curiosity, and confidence.
• Collaborative, optimistic, and eager to contribute to a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in college counseling, college admissions, secondary school counseling, or related work.
• Independent school experience preferred but not required.
• Deep knowledge of the college admissions landscape and trends.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

At St. Paul’s Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and contributions. We believe that diversity enriches education, empowering students to reach their fullest potential. By embracing a culture of inclusion, we prepare our students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world. We stand firmly against all forms of prejudice, including those related to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical appearance.

The St. Paul’s Schools has a compensation scale based on direct years of experience and degree held. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s years of experience, education and skills. For this opportunity, our salary range is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown. In addition, full-time team members gain access to our robust benefits package designed to support your well-being, inside and outside of work. This includes a competitive healthcare package (medical, dental, and vision), disability protection, participation in our 403(b) retirement plan which has an immediate employer contribution and a generous time off package, including wellness days because we believe you may need a day off ‘just because!’.

Beyond the basics, we offer extras like a lunch stipend, access to multiple fitness centers on campus and professional development experiences to continue your learning. In addition, full-time employees who choose The St. Paul’s Schools for their children’s educational journey, are eligible to receive a tuition remission benefit. Your salary will be commensurate with your experience and reflect the value you bring to our team.

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of references to Shannon Duckett, Executive Director of Human Resources, at View email address on apply.placed-app.com"> View email address on apply.placed-app.com . The St. Paul’s Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

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