Ranney School seeks an Assistant/Associate Dean of College Counseling to join our well-established office responsible for guiding students and families through the college search and application process.
We seek a dynamic, collaborative professional with strong interpersonal skills to join our team of four in this 12-month position beginning in summer 2026.
The successful candidate will align with our school’s mission to know and value every student and with our team’s philosophy of supporting a thoughtful, student-centered journey to a right-fit college.
The ideal candidate will:
Have 5+ years of college admission experience and/or 3+ years of college counseling experience in a school setting.
Be warm, approachable, and passionate about fostering relationships with students, empathizing with them, and patiently guiding them and their families through academic planning, extracurricular development, and the college application process.
Demonstrate all of the following:
expert understanding of the changing landscape of college admissions processes (including admissions trends, financial aid changes, testing policies, and higher education developments),
broad familiarity with right-fit institutions for learners with diverse aptitudes, interests, and needs,
unwavering commitment to ethical college counseling practices,
excellent communication skills for translating complex admissions processes into understandable guidance,
and the emotional intelligence and cultural competence to navigate consequential situations effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Bring abundant energy and a desire to learn and grow as a professional.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Meet regularly with counselees and families from Grades 10 – 12 to offer individualized academic advising and college guidance.
Develop and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives to stay informed about admissions trends and policies.
Collaborate with teachers, advisors, and other school professionals to ensure a comprehensive and supportive college counseling experience for students.
Provide guidance on college search strategies, application processes, and financial aid options.
Support students in navigating the college application process, including essay writing, interview preparation, and application completion.
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Requirements
5+ years of college admission experience and/or 3+ years of college counseling experience in a school setting.
Warm, approachable, and passionate about fostering relationships with students.
Expert understanding of the changing landscape of college admissions processes.
Broad familiarity with right-fit institutions for learners with diverse aptitudes, interests, and needs.
Unwavering commitment to ethical college counseling practices.
Excellent communication skills for translating complex admissions processes into understandable guidance.
Emotional intelligence and cultural competence to navigate consequential situations effectively.
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Ranney School before the deadline.
