Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Milledgeville, Georgia
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Posted: 29-Apr-25
Location: Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Germantown Academy
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •
Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed
Position Title: Assistant Director of College Counseling
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades Pre-K-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
We are seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Director of College Counseling position beginning August 2025. This is a 10-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary. The Assistant Director will be part of a highly experienced and collaborative team of four full-time college counselors.
Position Purpose: The Assistant Director assists the Associate and Director of College Counseling with all operations of the office, works closely with students and parents, is responsible for guiding approximately 30-35 students per grades ten through twelfth through the college search and application processes, serves as an academic advisor, and either teaches one course a year, or serves in an additional role, such as testing coordinator or admission officer.
Responsibilities:
- Writing recommendations for approximately 1/5 of each graduating class
- Teaching 2 sections of College Seminar for Juniors
- Helping students identify an initial college list and appropriate college matches beginning in the sophomore year
- Partnering and communicating with parents to ensure a thoughtful college search for students
- Presenting at grade level and other parent meetings
- Establishing relationships with college and university representatives through meetings with college representatives who visit GA, visiting college campuses, and attending regional and national conferences.
- Advocating for seniors in the admission process.
- Fully utilizing the resources of Naviance and College Kickstart to facilitate the college search and application processes.
- Compiling and disseminating scholarship and summer program information.
- Supporting divisional and school-wide initiatives through committee work as appropriate
- Participating in faculty and staff meetings.
- Serving as an advisor in one of seven Houses.
- Contributing to the extracurricular life of the school through coaching or serving as advisor to a club or activity.
Candidates must have at least one-three years of experience working in either college counseling at an independent school or in selective college admissions. Exceptional written and oral communication skills should be partnered with an energetic and friendly personality to connect with students and parents. Candidates should also possess excellent time management skills to meet deadlines and respond timely to families. Candidates will need to both work autonomously with their caseload and work with a close-knit, highly collaborative team.