Assistant Director of College Counseling

Assistant Director of College Counseling

The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking an Assistant Director of College Counseling to serve on a team of five college counselors and one Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience in either highly selective college admissions or independent school college counseling (or both) and will be philosophically committed to helping students find the proper college match based on their individual talents, skills, and values.

Bolles is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school founded in 1933 and our Upper School is beautifully situated on the banks of the St. Johns River in the heart of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.  Bolles proudly employs over 400 full time, part time and seasonal faculty, staff, coaches, and administrators. and enjoys a rich history in tradition and achievement that extends to our hiring practices and the professionalism and respect garnered in the independent school community. 

One of the most ethnically and religiously diverse independent schools in the Southeast, Bolles serves over 1700 students on our four campuses in Grades Pre-K through 12 and is known for its rigorous academic, nationally acclaimed athletic, and outstanding arts programs. Upper School represents the culmination of all which Bolles offers in educational excellence and college preparation.  A strong Honor Code sets the tone for campus life, and a robust financial aid budget ensures that a broad spectrum of students has access to a Bolles education. Seventy percent of our students leave the state of Florida for their college education, and last year’s graduating class of 214 students attended 109 different colleges and universities across the U.S. and abroad.

Position Purpose: Each Assistant Director is responsible for supervising all aspects of the college search and application process and serves as academic advisor to 40-45 seniors. This is an 11-month position reporting to the Director of College Counseling.

Essential Functions:

• Works intensively and collaboratively with students and families, welcoming conversations and encouraging interaction among students, parents, and the college counseling office.
• Guides students through all aspects of the college exploration and application process, including writing letters of recommendation for a caseload of 40-45 students.
• Regularly monitors students’ academic and personal progress; communicates with parents.
• Creates/presents student and parent programs throughout the year.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends in the field of college admission.
• Creates and maintains professional relationships with college admission officers.
• Actively participates in local and national associations; participates in college tours and networks with colleagues in college admission counseling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous college admission, advising, and/or independent secondary school experience preferred
• Broad knowledge of colleges and universities across the U.S.
• Commitment to guiding students with a wide variety of academic and extra-curricular interests and abilities
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong public speaking skills in order to participate in presentations to students, parents, and colleagues

General:

• Demonstrates and enthusiastically supports the School’s Mission.
• Performs in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School.
• Communicates well, works congenially, and interacts effectively with all school personnel and families, as well as with the larger educational community.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Best Apply Date: August 1, 2023

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