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.