Associate Director of College Counseling

Bullis School seeks a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling for the 2026-27 academic year to play an essential role in guiding students and families through a comprehensive college search process aligned with the school’s college preparatory mission. Candidates should be empathetic professionals, strong communicators, and knowledgeable about current trends in secondary and higher education. This is a 10-month position reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management & College Placement.The Bullis College Counseling department is highly collaborative and fosters a culture of creativity and continuous growth in a supportive and upbeat environment. College Counselors guide students through every stage of the college search and application process and are assigned to a caseload of approximately 30-40 students each year, serving as the primary resource for both students and families.This position is dedicated exclusively to college counseling and does not include teaching responsibilities, allowing counselors to focus fully on supporting students through the college admissions process. At the same time, counselors remain actively engaged in broader curricular and programmatic discussions across the school and serve as course selection coaches for rising juniors. Throughout the year, college counselors coordinate and facilitate a range of programs, including parent education events, a spring sophomore college counseling program, mock admissions programs, essay-writing workshops, an August application workshop, and a comprehensive four-year college counseling curriculum for students. Counselors also serve as ambassadors for Bullis, building strong relationships and collaborating regularly with college admission representatives and fellow counselors in the Washington Area Independent Schools network and beyond.The department prioritizes student fit above all else in the college search and application process, and Bullis’s matriculation list reflects the diverse talents, aspirations, and interests of its student body. We seek candidates who embrace this philosophy and bring authentic positivity, sound judgement, and a student-centered mindset to their work.Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!Essential FunctionsGuide students and parents through the college search and college application processServe as a direct resource and compose comprehensive counselor letters of recommendation for 30-40 seniors each yearCultivate strong relationships with college admission representatives through high school visits, college fairs, advocacy phone calls, and conferencesAssist with the coordination of parent programming, sophomore class spring program, mock admission program, essay writing workshops, August application workshop, and a comprehensive four-year college counseling curriculum for studentsServe as a course selection coach for rising seniorsWork collaboratively with all members of the college counseling team and plan and participate in special events hosted by the Office of College CounselingAssist and provide feedback on college essays and supplemental writingsMaintain professional competence through participation in conferences, Bullis faculty programs, and self-selected professional growth activitiesAttend Upper School divisional meetings and college counseling team meetingsFlexibility to arrange and attend college visits and counselor program events during the academic yearProvide summer coverage for the College Counseling Office, meeting with students and families, guiding rising seniors through essay development and application planning, and responding to time-sensitive inquiries to ensure continuity of support throughout the summer monthsOther DutiesOther tasks as assigned by the Director of College CounselingContinued professional development endeavorsQualities of a Bullis College CounselorAn appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alikeEmpathetic and able to cultivate positive relationships with young people, their families, the greater Bullis community, and college admission professionalsDetail- and deadline-oriented, with the capacity and flexibility to efficiently manage numerous small and large tasksExceptional verbal, written communication, and listening skillsA proven collaborator who can work with all internal and external members of the communityUse of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growthEnjoys the process of guiding students through self-reflection and purpose-finding to ultimately find their best-fit institutionEducation and ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s DegreeMinimum of three years in college counseling and/or selective college admissionsPreferred:Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or related fieldFive or more combined years in private high school, college counseling, and selective college admissionsCommunity-minded collaborators who want to play an active role in the life of our schoolCompensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated salary range of $88,000 to $107,000.Benefits include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-provided basic life insuranceEmployer-provided short-term and long-term disability401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensationPaid leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Bullis School