Director of College Counseling

Title: Director of College Counseling - MUST have prior experience working in a High School in College Counseling
Reports To: Upper School Principal
Mission: Committed to Jesus Christ, North Cobb Christian School provides a biblically based, academically excellent education in a nurturing environment, developing students’ potential to impact their world for Christ.
Qualifications
The candidate must:
Be a mature Christ follower whose relationship is defined by receiving Christ as Savior and continuing to pursue spiritual growth rooted in God’s word.
Acknowledge and understand North Cobb Christian School’s Mission Statement.
Agree with the goals and mission of a Christian school.
Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and public speaking skills.
Excel at organizational skills as needed for multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities.
Hold in-depth knowledge of universities and colleges, admission policies, application procedures, timelines, and college admissions/standardized testing.
Work effectively with colleagues, faculty, and students by meeting deadlines, welcoming collaborative problem solving, deriving motivation from challenges, and upholding honest communication.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle competing demands with detail-oriented accuracy and efficiency.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
Balance the needs of multiple constituents, working effectively with students of varying abilities, handling parents' concerns, collaborating with teachers, and interacting with college admissions representatives.
Possess a solid working knowledge of Google Suite; proficiency in SCOIR and RenWeb software is a plus.
Uphold a polished, professional appearance and standard of dress as a key representative of the school in higher academics.
Exhibit a positive attitude and helpful disposition while adhering to strict confidentiality.
Approach each day with patience, flexibility, and creativity. A sense of humor is also welcome!
Employee Profile
Spiritually, the employee must possess characteristics that reflect:
A personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Evidence of spiritual maturity with a commitment to glorifying and honoring God in all areas of life.
Acceptance of the North Cobb Christian School doctrinal beliefs, Statement of Faith, and Lifestyle Tenets without reservation.
A strong, clear Christian testimony.
A mature, godly spirit.
A person of faith and prayer.
Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:
A lifestyle of biblical integrity.
A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness.
The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Counsel, mentor, and support upper school students and their families throughout the college planning and application process. This includes developing a working list of colleges, supervising the writing and editing of college essays and student resumes, and writing individualized recommendation letters for each counselee.
Educate students, families, and faculty on the college process, sharing current national and international admissions trends and identifying best-fit schools based on individual needs and goals.
Write--and train fellow faculty on writing--comprehensive college recommendation letters.
Travel to college campuses and attend college-sponsored events for high school counselors, as well as professional conferences and webinars.
Conduct small group sessions for students on the college admissions process and YouScience aptitude assessment, guiding students through completing applications, essays, resumes, scholarship applications, and more.
Create and maintain professional relationships with college admission officers and develop our school’s relationships and reputation with colleges.
Along with other members of the College Counseling Office, help lead and facilitate dynamic parent and student education programs.
Consistently use technology related to college counseling (SCOIR, RepVisits, YouScience, Slate, College Board, NCCS website updates, email using Google Suite).
Provide information to parents and students about standardized testing dates, college visitation dates, filing application deadlines, presentations, workshops, etc., that support the college planning process.
Coordinate and arrange private visits for students with college admission officers who visit NCCS using RepVisits.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No