Assistant Director of College Counseling

Founded in 1858, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a college preparatory school for grades 9 through 12, empowers young women to realize their fullest potential. Imbued with a spirit of unity and reconciliation, the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Mount Saint Joseph Academy fosters excellence tempered by gentleness and compassion. Enriched by the values of the Catholic Church, Mount Saint Joseph Academy (“The Mount”) offers academically rigorous programs, which challenge students to shape the future. Trusting in the wisdom echoed by the Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission asserts, “On the education of women largely depends the future of society. ”

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of College Counseling to guide students through every stage of the college search, application, and admission process. Working closely with the Dean of College Counseling in a collaborative office, this role advises a caseload of 40–45 students and manages key office operations, advocating for young women and their families with honesty, empathy, and expertise in the field of college counseling.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations & Technology

• Use Scoir to track applications, maintain student records, and manage office workflow.

• Prepare and submit official school documents: transcripts, school profile, recommendation letters.

• Coordinate deadlines and requirements across the Common App and institution-specific portals.

Advising & Advocacy

• Counsel an assigned caseload of approximately 40–45 students through college research, list-building, application strategy, and assist with final decision-making.

• Meet individually with students and families to discuss academic interests, extracurricular profiles, and postsecondary goals.

• Guide students through personal statement brainstorming and give substantive feedback on drafts.

• Draft individualized letters of recommendation.

• Explain financial aid packages to families clearly and accurately.

Mission & Growth

• Bring genuine enthusiasm for an all-girls, Catholic college-preparatory environment.

• Stay current on trends in college admissions and adapt counseling strategies accordingly.

• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree a plus.

• 2–3 years of experience in selective college admissions or secondary school college counseling preferred.

• Strong writing skills, particularly for recommendation letters and family-facing communication.

• Comfort discussing sensitive personal and financial information with discretion.

• Familiarity with Scoir, Naviance, or similar platforms preferred.

• A cover letter expressing interest in Mount Saint Joseph Academy and this position
• A current résumé
• Contact information for three professional references