College Counselor/Associate Director of College Counseling

Dwight School is the first school in the Americas to offer all four International Baccalaureate programs from preschool to grade 12. Guided by our philosophy of igniting the spark of genius in every child, Dwight is an inclusive school that aims to meet the unique needs, abilities, and interests of each student. At the same time, Dwight challenges every student to develop intellectual independence, respect for diversity and belonging, and to become innovators and thought leaders.

Known for its low student-teacher ratio, Dwight enrolls 1,100 students with 400 faculty and staff. Our School rests on three pillars: personalized learning, community, and global vision. As part of a leading global network of schools, Dwight offers employees exciting cross-campus opportunities. Additionally, with the support of The Dwight School Foundation’s generous grants, Dwight provides faculty professional development, enabling teachers to deepen their content knowledge and pursue their own sparks of genius to be shared with the community.

At Dwight, we strive to ensure that our environment is welcoming — a place in which everyone can thrive — and an organization we are proud of. We recognize that this takes trusting relationships and ensuring that all individuals feel valued regardless of their backgrounds. At Dwight, we encourage diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought, and embrace innovation and foster collaboration and growth.

We consistently strive to advance the equity, diversity and belonging of our community in all domains, including the curriculum, admissions, environment, and hiring. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities, with policies in place to maintain a work environment free from discrimination.

College Counselor / Associate Director of College Counseling

Full-Time

Hours: 8 am-4 pm

Position Overview

Dwight School, an innovative preschool-grade 12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking a self-directed, experienced, energetic, and empathetic College Counselor to guide approximately 30 students individually and to participate fully in the ongoing development, programming, and work of the College Counseling Office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of College Counseling, the other College Counselors, and the Upper School administration to guide 11th and 12th grade students through all aspects of the college exploration and application process
• Maintain a professional level of sensitivity to different family cultures and dynamics
• Counsel students and parents about college options
• Help students self-assess and research higher education and other post secondary opportunities
• Plan standardized testing strategies
• Develop and write official school letters of recommendation for approximately 30 students
• Assist with all aspects of the financial aid process
• Review college applications and transcripts
• Meet with college representatives who visit Dwight and serve as a liaison with college admissions offices throughout the academic year, helping them to understand and appreciate our students
• Visit colleges and universities throughout the academic year and attend national and regional college admissions counseling conferences and forums
• Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight
• Complete an online anti-bias training program in the first year of teaching
• Participate in the life of the school beyond the college office, such as by advising a club, chaperoning trips, visiting classes, and attending occasional student productions, concerts, and sporting events.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of successful experience working with students and their families in the college admissions process in a secondary school college counseling office and/or in a college admissions office
• An in-depth knowledge of colleges and universities as well as a contextual grasp of the current college admissions landscape
• Strong knowledge of the financial aid process
• A desire to work intensively and collaboratively with each grade of approximately 85-105 families, eagerly welcoming conversations and encouraging interaction among students, parents and the college counseling office
• Strong analytical writing skills
• Active participation in local and national associations relevant to our profession, such as NACAC, CIS, ACCIS, NYSAIS, and/or NYSACAC as well as interest in attending college tours and networking with colleagues in college counseling and college admissions
• Strong public speaking skills and the desire to participate in events for students, parents and colleagues
• A team-oriented approach to all aspects of the college counseling process and collaborative spirit of engagement in all professional endeavors
• Commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive school community
• Experience counseling a range of learners
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, and flexibility to the school environment
  
  

Compensation: $80,000-130,000/year commensurate upon experience

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, views, and your innovative and ambitious spirit. Interested candidates should submit their most recent resume and cover letter.

We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please let us know.

Dwight School’s goal is to achieve and maintain equal employment opportunities. It is also the policy of Dwight School to maintain a work environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, marital status, or other status protected by federal or state law, with regards to any term or condition of employment.

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