Do you know of a Rising Star in the college admissions world who wants to be student-focused and supported by a dynamic and empathetic team of experienced professionals?  Shady Side Academy is growing and we are excited to be adding an Assistant Director of College Counseling role as the fourth member of our office. Start date is flexible as we are seeking the right person, however, ideally they would start with the onboarding of new faculty in mid-August. This person would be assigned their own student cohort in the winter of 2025 to allow for appropriate transition and learning of school culture.  This is a 12-month position and salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Shady Side Academy is located in a picturesque suburb of Pittsburgh (a rising tech hub with three professional sports teams, well two, plus the Pirates! jk!) for students in grades pre-K through 12, with an optional boarding experience in high school. SSA offers four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources and a wonderful community of compassionate educators, who are seeking someone who wants to make a difference in the world.

Please visit this link for a full job description and to apply. If you know of potential candidates, please share this link with them. All questions and inquiries are welcome.

https://www.shadysideacademy.org/careers/current-openings

• Bachelor’s degree required in an academic field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in independent school college counseling or selective college admissions.
• Strong work ethic, superior attention to detail, excellent organizational and collaborative skills, and the ability to execute multiple assignments while managing interruptions and meeting deadlines.
• Strong counseling skills in the context of having an empathetic understanding of family dynamics.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills; facility and skill with public speaking.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to proactively initiate actions and develop programs with minimal supervision.
• Effective interpersonal, decision-making skills and organizational skills.
• An ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Previous or current membership in professional college counseling groups, such as NACAC, a regional ACAC, ACCIS, etc. such that an understanding and respect for the ethical practices of the profession are well known.
• Ability to build rapport and quickly gain trust with students and parents by maintaining discretion.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google system tools, Outlook, and/or other technology/chosen industry software directly utilized at the Academy.
• Willingness to be part of a dynamic team.
• A lively sense of humor, joyful flexibility and the ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Successful completion of state-mandated clearances.

About Shady Side Academy

Shady Side Academy is located in a picturesque suburb of Pittsburgh (a rising tech hub with three professional sports teams!) for students in grades pre-K through 12, with an optional boarding experience in high school. Four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources and a wonderful community of compassionate educators, are seeking someone who wants to make a difference in the world.. Please visit this link for a full job description and to apply. If you know of potential candidates, please share this link with them. All questions and inquiries are welcome.

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