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Director of Guidance, College Placement & Student Success
Chaminade High School
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Posted: 30-May-26
Location: Mineola, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $155,000 - $175,000
Categories:
Secondary School
Salary Details:
Full benefits including health, dental, and retirement. Professional development budget of $5,000–$8,000 annually.
Preferred Education:
Masters
Chaminade High School, a Catholic college-preparatory school for young men in Mineola, New York, seeks an experienced and mission-driven Director of Guidance, College Placement & Student Success. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative role reporting to the Chief Academic Officer
This is a building role. The incoming Director will lead a talented, cohesive team through a deliberate departmental transformation, implementing an ASCA-aligned, Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework, launching a school-wide student portfolio program, expanding support for neurodivergent and twice-exceptional learners, and elevating college placement outcomes for approximately 1,700 students across grades 9–12. Active philanthropic investment through the James Conway '72 Fund for Student Success provides dedicated resources to support this work from day one.
The Director will lead assigned sections of Flyer Enrichment, Chaminade's college and career readiness program, and serve as the model for curriculum quality and student engagement across the department.
Key responsibilities include: designing and implementing an ASCA/MTSS student support framework; establishing formal college placement metrics and outcomes accountability; partnering with the College Placement Officer on a coordinated, school-wide advising program; chairing the Student Support Team; developing and leading a dedicated AFA (Access for All) student support model including bilingual family communication and financial aid navigation; and recruiting, developing, and evaluating guidance counselors using a counselor-specific performance framework.
Submit a cover letter (2 pages maximum), résumé, and three professional references to kconnolly@chaminade-hs.org with the subject line: Director of Guidance — [Your Name]. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; priority given to applications received immediately.
Requirements
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in high school guidance, college counseling, college placement, or college admissions, with at least 3 years in a leadership or senior specialist role
Demonstrated knowledge of the college admissions landscape including Common App, Naviance, selective admissions processes, financial aid, and evolving testing policy
Proven ability to build systems, set clear expectations, and lead teams with both care and accountability
Strong relationships with college admissions professionals; active participation in NACAC, ACCIS, or regional admissions associations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present confidently to families and senior administration
Experience in a Catholic, Jesuit, Marianist, or mission-driven independent school environment preferred
Familiarity with ASCA National Model implementation and/or MTSS frameworks preferred
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred given the school's AFA student population
New York State School Counselor certification or eligibility preferred
Master's degree in School Counseling, Student Personnel Administration, or a closely related field required.
School Name: Chaminade High School
Address: 340 Jackson Ave., Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: (516) 742-5555
Website: www.chaminade-hs.org
School Type: Private, Catholic, Marianist, College-Preparatory
Gender: All-Male (Grades 9–12)
Enrollment: Approximately 1,700 students
Sponsoring Organization: Society of Mary (Marianists)
President: Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. '81
Principal: Robert (Bob) Paul '92
HR Contact: Karen Connolly, Human Resources
HR Email: kconnolly@chaminade-hs.org