Career Center

Roles and Responsibilities

- Advising students and families through the college search, application, and selection process

- Writing effective letters of recommendation

- Collaborating with the Director to review, adjust, and improve the college counseling program each year 

- Assisting in the execution of on-campus programs and workshops for parents, students, and college admissions representatives

- Advising on course selection and curriculum development

- Visiting college campuses to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with college admission staffs

- Representing Thaden School at national and regional conferences

- Attending weekly faculty and administrative meetings

- Coordinating Thaden’s PSAT and PreACT testing program

- Coordinating Thaden’s YouScience program

- Engaging actively in the Thaden School community, including attending student performances, athletics events, and social activities

- Additional duties as assigned Skills, Qualifications, and Attributes

Skill, Qualifications, and Attributes

- A listener and counselor who can build trust and confidence among students and families in a highly diverse school community 

- An educator who can inspire students to embrace the college application process as a learning journey that holds intrinsic value

- A writer who can bring to life the story of each student’s growth at Thaden in terms that are authentic and compelling

- An ambassador who can be a great champion for the school’s mission, culture, and educational programs

- A colleague with strong organizational skills and attention to detail who can manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work product on time

- Bachelor’s degree as well as several years of experience in college counseling or college admissions.