Our Mission Statement: Jesuit High School, in its mission as a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school, labors to form men engaged in the world who are dedicated to serving God by being open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and just.

Job outline: The College Counselor reports to the Director of College Counseling in a team-oriented department; practices ethical and professional standards of a college counseling program; and promotes Jesuit values and student success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing direct counseling and guidance to students and families in all grade levels.

• Writing clear, personalized, and effective letters of recommendation.

• Assisting students in meeting admissions and financial-aid deadlines.
• Coordinating group meetings for parents and students, an annual mock application program, college visits, speaker events, and helping students identify summer enrichment programs.
• Representing the school at conferences and college visit programs, and hosting university representatives on campus.
• Incorporating technology whenever possible to streamline work and enhance service to students.
• Participating in informational evenings throughout the school year and coordinating with local colleges to disseminate information on multiple topics.
• Teaching a college counseling class throughout the year, assisting with administering standardized testing on campus, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Excellent counseling, writing, and communication skills, and good technological proficiency.

• A minimum of three years of experience in college counseling and/or selective admissions.

Date Needed: August 2021.