Associate Director of College Counseling & Academic Planning

Our Mission

Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.

Position Summary

Milken Community School is hiring an Associate Director of College Counseling & Academic Planning. The Associate Director of College Counseling & Academic Planning is an integral member of the College Counseling Office, who will offer college counseling and academic planning guidance to students and families, perform administrative tasks that advance work on behalf of students in their college search process, and promote the success of the school’s overall college counseling and academic planning program. These positions will report directly to the Director of College Counseling & Academic Planning.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular Division 11/12 Meetings.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become a part of the broader Milken community through participation in campus events, club advising, school committee membership, etc.
• Understand and embrace the community’s Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned

College Counseling

• Manage the college counseling process for 30-35 seniors and 30-35 juniors.
• Meet with seniors as needed to create and finalize college lists, review essays, proofread/edit applications and resumes, etc.
• Author personalized letters of recommendation for high school seniors.
• Participate in all office-sponsored programming and show enthusiasm for enhancing programming.
• Teach a college counseling curriculum in

• Master’s degree in College Counseling, Higher Education, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in college counseling.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of college admissions processes and requirements.