College Counselor (Full-Time)

The College Counselor serves Awty students and families by implementing a program which focuses on the major aspects of the career counseling and college planning / placement process. The College Counselor works in coordination with faculty, school administration, and families to assist students in discovering their strengths and interests, exploring careers, and understanding which institutions of higher learning will meet these interests, strengths and values.

Description : The College Counselor is responsible for guidance with all aspects of the students' international college search and applications, for communications with colleges and universities, and for liaising with parents regarding college options and application procedures. The College Counselor works closely with school administrators and faculty to make sure that the students' academic programmes are appropriate to their goals and provides information regarding the expectations of colleges and universities.

Reports To

Head of Secondary, Director of College Counseling

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of and familiarity with international and American universities
• International and / or independent school experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a College Counselor

Preferred Qualifications :

Applicants Should :

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Individual Counseling :

College Application / Admissions Support :

College Fairs and Information Sessions :

Financial Aid and Scholarships :

Career Counseling :

To Apply : Submit your application through the school's website. All applicants should include a cover letter detailing experience with College Counseling, a current resume and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor). Direct inquiries (cover letter, CV, references) to Thomas Oden, Head of Secondary at toden@awty.org.

The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.

The position is a one-year renewable contract, with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

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