Director of College Counseling
Westtown School
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: West Chester • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Provide vision and strategic leadership for the Upper School College Counseling program
- Remain current on college admission practices and trends, including financial aid and athletic recruiting
- Participate in professional conferences and visit college campuses as necessary
- Create and implement an engaging college counseling curriculum for students in grades 9-12
- Develop, evaluate, and refine counseling policies and timelines
- Plan and facilitate programming for varied constituencies of the school community
- Collect, analyze, and present college admission statistics and data
- Develop the school profile and other materials to educate outside audiences about Westtown’s program
- Ensure consistent and high-quality college counseling support for all students
- Maintain a student caseload, including family conferences and recommendation letters
- Lead, supervise, and evaluate two Associate Directors and the Registrar/College Counseling Coordinator
- Coordinate departmental workflows, professional development, and annual goal setting
- Lead college counseling programs and events including financial aid workshops and mock interviews
- Cultivate strategic relationships with colleges and universities
- Pursue continuous professional growth and development, attending relevant conferences and seminars.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a writing-intensive, data-intensive, education, or counseling field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in selective, recommendation-reliant university admissions and/or independent school college counseling
- Deep understanding of national and international college admissions trends, practices, and ethics
- Demonstrated success leading teams, managing complex programs, and setting strategic direction
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to anticipate and manage the academic calendar
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Proficiency with web-based counseling platforms and Google Workspace
- Demonstrated commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, commitment to social justice, and respect for all voices
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students throughout our diverse community
- Alignment with Westtown School’s mission and an educational philosophy consistent with the school’s Quaker values.
Benefits
- On-campus housing potential
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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