The Associate Director of College Counseling is a full-time position reporting to the Director of College Counseling and the Head of the Upper School. This is a ten month role with a requirement for some additional work days during school breaks, including summer. This position has a shared responsibility for guiding the approximately 120 members of each year’s graduating class through the transition to postsecondary education. As a member of a four-person college counseling team, the Associate Director has responsibility for approximately a fourth of the class and prepares a narrative letter of recommendation for each student assigned to her/him. The Associate Director will fully engage in the life of the upper school community, which may include advising, chaperoning, coaching, or taking on other roles, as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategies, advice, support, and guidance to students and their families throughout the application process to make the best individualized choice for college. 
  • Manage a caseload of students and work directly with students and their families in the college counseling process. 
  • Advise students on course selection and its impact on the college admission process.
  • Meet individually with students and parents, as needed. 
  • Assist students in identifying resources for scholarships and financial aid. 
  • Write comprehensive narrative recommendations for students applying to college.
  • Help students and families understand their financial aid packages.
• Cultivate relationships with admissions professionals 
  • Attend professional conferences as budget and other duties allow
  • Visit college campuses
  • Meet with college representatives when they visit Potomac
  • Advocate for Potomac students with college admissions professionals
• Contribute to the collaborative team-oriented nature of the office 
  • Assist in adapting, adjusting, and improving the college counseling program each year
  • Prepare and present programs to educate Upper School students and parents on colleges and the college search process
  • Teach college counseling curriculum for students in small-group and full-class sessions.
  • Participate in events and educational outreach for both students and parents
• Regularly prepare scheduled communications targeted to each grade level for parents and students 
• Engage in professional development to stay abreast of current trends and hone skill sets
• Maintain a database of summer programs, campus fly in opportunities, and scholarships for juniors and seniors
• Perform other duties as assigned.