College Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Opening: College Counselor

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POSITION SUMMARY:TheCollege Counseloris responsible forguiding students and parents through the college admission and financial aid process.Theywill join a dynamic educational environment where all administrative and teaching colleagues work collaboratively to build andmaintaina learner-centered, inclusive school community.TheCollegeCounselor commits to the mission of Catholic education in the Mercy tradition.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Guide students and families throughthecollegeresearch,search,application,and selection process
  
• Assiststudents with buildinga balanced college list, prioritizingcollegeoptions, current trends,andleveragingapplication strategies
  
• Writecomprehensiveletters of recommendationfor 35+ Senior caseload
  
• Collaborate with English department on Common Applicationessayworkshop and essay review
  
• Adviseand meet with Junior caseloadforcourseselection
  
• Review studentscommonapplication materialsincluding:personal statement, supplemental essays, activities section, letters of continued interest, etc.
  
• Maintain regular contact with students and parents throughout theadmissionprocessthroughrequiredindividual meetings, family meetings,drop-in meetings,emails,and phone calls
  
• Develop andmaintainprofessional relationships with college admissionrepresentatives, prioritizing hosting college visitors to Gwynedd, andvisitingcollege campuses yearly
  
• Keep current on college admission and financial aid standards and trends
  
• Assistin organizing andfacilitatingworkshops, collegevisits,and collegeseminarclassfor students, parents, and faculty to understand further their roles in the admission process
  
• Attend professional conferences including NACAC,PACAC,ACCIS, and College Board
  
• Attend and present at yearly College Counseling parent information sessions
  
• Attend Gwynedd admission openhousesandrequiredschool events
  
• Additionaladministrative responsibilities to bedeterminedbased on skills and experience
  

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COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of the structure of the educational system as well as cultural,political,and social influence oncurrent educational practices
  
• Knowledge ofcollegeapplicationlandscape,process,and current admission trends
  
• Impeccable listening and communication skills both written and spoken; Ability to be flexible with daily schedule,e.g.,using time-management skills
  
• ProficiencywithSCOIR(preferred),Veracross(preferred), Canvas(preferred), Canva,Instagram,school data systems, Microsoft/Google platforms
  
• Demonstrate multicultural, moral, ethical, and professional competencies.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, community leaders, and others to promote and support student success
  
• Exhibitastrongsenseprofessionaldiscretionandconfidentialityand sense of humor
  

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SPECIFICATIONS:

• Mastersdegreepreferred ;2-4 years of experience in college counseling orcollegeadmissionsrequired.
  

The statementshereinare not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and competenciesrequiredto perform the job and may change asdeterminedby the needs of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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  May include sitting,walking, standing,drivingand lifting.
  

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

This position closes on March 6, 2026.