Associate Director of College Guidance

Archer is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Associate Director of College Guidance, beginning in August 2026. This position reports to and collaborates closely with the Director of College Guidance to guide junior and senior classes through every aspect of the college search and application process.

Strong candidates will have experience in a college admissions environment and/or college counseling office in an independent school. Candidates should also exhibit an appreciation of and respect for a diverse academic environment and learning community.

The Associate Director collaborates with the Director in all aspects of the College Guidance office and program. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience working in either college counseling at an independent school or in a selective college admissions program and be capable of teaching a weekly college guidance course.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guide students and parents through the college application process in both individual and family meetings.
• Manage a caseload of students, providing strategies, advice, support, and guidance to those students and their families throughout the application process and in making the best individualized choice for college.
• Provide support to students in writing college essays and completing applications.
• Write thoughtful and supportive letters of recommendation.
• Teach the Human Development college-focused curriculum to students in grades 11 and 12.
• Assist the Director with presentations to students, parents and faculty.
• Assist students in identifying resources for scholarships and provide guidance in the financial aid process for colleges and universities.
• Create and submit materials to colleges in support of college applicants.
• Help coordinate the faculty writing of requested recommendations for students applying to college.

• 3-5 years of experience working in college counseling at an independent school or in a selective college admissions program.
• Ability to teach a weekly college guidance course.
• Experience in a college admissions environment and/or college counseling office in an independent school.
• Appreciation of and respect for a diverse academic environment and learning community.