Description

Reports to: Director of College Counseling & Student Services

University Prep is seeking a talented, engaging, and compassionate Assistant Director of College Counseling. We are looking for staff and faculty who share our belief that a culturally rich and inclusive school community provides students with the best possible environment for a quality education. We need a leader who thrives on working independently as well as part of a team. If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

University Prep (UPrep) is a 6-12 independent school in northeast Seattle, WA, one of the country’s most dynamic cities. We offer an intellectually rich education that fosters deep inquiry and critical thinking that is powered by student engagement. Our students graduate prepared for college and life. UPrep is a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni that joins together to support our students in becoming caring and productive adults. UPrep is a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and we aspire for all community members to feel like they belong. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are embodied in all facets of our school culture. We believe that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission to develop each student’s potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision as a member of a four-person college counseling office, provides the framework for students to transition from Upper School to the post-secondary years. Works with students and families in support of the college application process, scholarship and summer opportunities, and financial aid, as well as assists students and families with testing, applications, and the final decision-making process.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Confers individually with junior and senior students about college opportunities, high school curriculum choices, test prep options, and college visitations
• Assists the Director of College Counseling with scheduling, planning, and presenting student/parent information nights and student/alumni gatherings
• Acts as a liaison for parents and students with college admission and financial aid offices
• Writes the school letter of recommendation to colleges for seniors on their caseload
• Assists and helps coordinate college related PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, ACT and AP standardized test administration
• Remains apprised of the changing college landscape by meeting with college representatives on campus, visiting colleges and universities, and attending conferences when possible.
• Assists the Director of College Counseling and Student Services with data collection and appropriate dissemination
• Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open dialogue with all the school’s constituencies
• Actively participates in the full life of the school
• Engages in their own professional development; is a life-long learner who enhances their skills, using state-of-the-art technologies to maintain high standards of performance to produce work products efficiently and effectively
• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents
• Since safety and security are everyone’s responsibility, takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, faculty, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Helps plan and implement a four-year college counseling program to students and families
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 4+ years’ experience working as either a college counselor or college admissions counselor preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff
• Ability to work and communicate well with students and their parents
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Flexibility, maturity, and a sense of humor
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Proficient at working in a Microsoft Windows environment using Office, including Outlook; ability to master common automated systems for record keeping, and confidently learn new technology; Experience with school-focused technology is a plus
• Experience using college counseling and/or college admissions CRM tools such as Naviance, Scoir, MaiaLearning, and Slate.
• Ability to talk on the phone
• Ability to sit and keyboard up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to travel and tour colleges

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary is $67k to $80k based on education and years of experience. This is an academic year position plus two weeks over the summer. UPrep offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package intended to support and promote the health and well-being, work/life balance, and financial security of our faculty, staff, and their families. Benefits are listed on our careers page and include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Employer-Seeded Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution and match after one year of service, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave after one year of service, and Professional Development opportunities.

Click on Apply Now, complete our online employment application, and upload your résumé and a cover letter telling us why you are interested in and qualified for this position.

Position open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

University Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, disability, use of a trained service animal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to admissions and administration of all its programs, as well as to all areas of employment.

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