The Academy of the Holy Names is an independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Our mission is to develop the spiritual, academic, personal and physical growth of each student within an atmosphere of care and concern while providing quality educational opportunities for students of diverse ethnic, economic and religious backgrounds, and encouraging each student to realize his/her full potential as an intelligent and culturally, spiritually and socially aware individual.

High School College Counselor

Employment Opportunity: The Academy of the Holy Names seeks a high school College Counselor for the 2020-2021 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month position commencing in August of 2020.

The College Counselor reports to the Director of College Counseling and the High School Principal and is an integral part of an 8-person team offering a comprehensive program that includes academic support, social-emotional counseling, and career and college counseling to students in Grades 9-12.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree and experience in college admissions and/or college counseling in an independent college-preparatory school.
2. Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with using a student database for college admissions such as Slate, Naviance, Cialfo, and Maia Learning.
3. Excellent communication, writing, and public-speaking skills.
4. Availability to work evenings and weekends for special programming.
5. Ability to work collaboratively on a team with humility, patience, and a sense of humor.
6. Support the mission and goals of the Sisters of the Holy Names and the initiatives set forth by the AHN Board of Trustees.

Position Responsibilities:
1. Guide students and families as they move through the college research, application and selection process.
2. Possess in-depth knowledge of U.S. colleges, as well as an understanding of the evolving college admissions landscape.
3. Write succinct, relevant and compelling letters of recommendation for each student.
4. Build and foster strong relationships with college and scholarship representatives in order to best advocate for your students.
5. Lead on-campus programs and workshops for parents, students, and college admissions representatives.
6. Assist with the administration of standardized testing.
7. Counsel students on course selection in conjunction with planning for college.
8. Prepare and conduct workshops on applying to college, resume building, and writing compelling and effective college essays.
9. Pursue on-going professional development by attending conferences and college tours.
10. Demonstrate proven ability to multi-task, organize events, shift gears, make decisions quickly and most importantly, have fun.

The Academy of the Holy Names does not discriminate based on race, faith, nationality or ethnic origin in its hiring process nor in the administration of educational policies, admission policies or tuition-assistance programs, athletics or other school-administered programs. The school admits students of any race, faith, nationality or ethnic origin, and gives to all student’s rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all members of the student body. In accordance with its mission, the school seeks a population composed of many different voices, viewpoints and backgrounds. The Academy of the Holy Names is a designated drug-free workplace.