The Pennington School seeks an experienced, creative, and innovative Director of College
Counseling to reimagine the possibilities for its five-person office and the students it serves,
primarily in grades ten through twelve. The Director of College Counseling is responsible for
providing a program which focuses on the major aspects of the college planning/placement and
career counseling and process. With a goal of 100% college acceptance, the Director of College
Counseling works in coordination with the faculty, as well as with the School administration, to
assist students in discovering their strengths and interests, exploring career alternatives, and
finding institutions of higher learning which will meet their individual interests, strengths, and
values.
The Pennington School is committed to developing individual excellence in all of its students;
the Director of College Counseling will be charged with establishing and conveying their unique
talents and achievements to the colleges and universities to which they seek admission. The
Director will develop and manage a vision for the college counseling program and process, and
be a high-profile leader for professional organizations at the local, regional, and national level.
The Director will chart a forward-thinking course for the School’s College Counseling program,
embracing the ambitions, talents, and achievements of all students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Works closely with students and parents through the college search process
* Expands and develops personalized programming for students, parents, and faculty
* Oversees the mechanics of college applications with families and faculty
* Advises in-house staff on all topics related to the college admissions process, especially
faculty, on best practices related to the production of letters of recommendation and other
admission materials
* Participates in ongoing professional development and represents The Pennington School
* Manages the College Counseling Office: its staff, programs, and publications
* Nurtures existing relationships with college admission representatives and establishes
new ones each year
* Evaluates the programs and student outcomes annually, and over time

Other Duties
* Organizes and attends all of the evening programs offered by the CCO, as well as social
events related to the Princeton Area College Fair in April
* Writes Counselor letters of recommendation during the summer and early fall
* Travels each year to professional events and to colleges and universities, both for
purposes of professional development and to promote The Pennington School
* Serves on the School’s Academic Committee
* Participates actively in the life of the School, teaching or coaching (one course or one
season), and assumes residential responsibilities if living in School housing

Essential Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree and/or master’s -level certification
preferred
* Five-plus years of experience either in a college/university admissions office or high
school college guidance office is required. Experience in both settings and ten-plus years
is preferred.
* Strong public speaking and presentation skills
* Strong record of mentoring colleagues and developing a cohesive college counseling
strategy to serve a diverse student body
* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills
* Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive,
collaborative approach
* Knowledge of the financial aid process
* Willing to travel and participate actively in the profession
* Collegial personality; willingness to be part of a team
* Preference will be given to qualified candidates who have experience working in or who
have attended an independent school.
* Good sense of humor and humility
* Eagerness to relate to a diverse group of students and their parents

This position is full-time, exempt from overtime, and eligible for all benefits afforded to
full-time Pennington School employees.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to:
https://pennington.isolvedhire.com/