LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Located in Pasadena, California, Westridge is a forward-thinking independent school for girls in grades 4-12 that emphasizes adventurous thinking, courageous, compassionate leadership, and equity and inclusion. Our school community is vibrant and diverse. We balance challenging academics and a focus on leadership development with a priority on social emotional wellness, development of one’s sense of self, values, and goals, and thoughtful consideration of individuals’ responsibilities to others and the world.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Director of College Counseling will join a collaborative and student-centered team that includes the Director of College Counseling, Senior College Counseling Associate, and Assistant to College Counseling. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, experienced professional with a passion for working with high school students and providing guidance and support in all aspects of the college search and application processes.
Principal Responsibilities:
● Assist, guide, and partner with students and their families through all aspects of the college selection, application, and admission, process in a manner that recognizes and highlights each student’s strengths and individuality
● Write thoughtful and thorough counselor recommendation letters for each assigned senior and any relevant programs for students in caseload as needed
● Work collaboratively with seniors to create appropriate/balanced college application lists
● Support seniors with resume and essay writing and review as well as standardized testing and scholarship/financial aid processes
● Facilitate course registration advising as it relates to college admission preferences
● Design and contribute to the creation, planning, and execution of informative and educational programming for students and families
● Conduct outreach and develop relationships with colleges, universities, and professional organizations
● Contribute to writing and crafting of print and online communication resources, including the school profile and online portal
● Actively pursue growth in the field, such as attending and presenting at local, regional, and national conferences as well as college visits, counselor programs and fly-ins, and visiting college campuses
● Represent and be a positive ambassador for Westridge and actively engage in our Upper School community, including attending student-centric activities
● Establish solid working relationships with admission counselors from around the world
● Work collaboratively with the Director of College Counseling to support all aspects of the college counseling program
● Act as an advocate and cheerleader for students
● Perform other duties as appropriate
Applications are being accepted for immediate consideration.
For more information on the position and instructions on HOW TO APPLY, view the full job description at https://bit.ly/Westridge_AsstDir_CollegeCounseling_JD.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- College Counseling: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pasadena, CA 91105: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person