Career OpportunitiesMember schools may list open positions on our website. Please complete our form to have a position included here. Non-member schools or college admission-related organizations interested in a paid listing of a job opening should email Linda Pierre, ACCIS Director of Member Services and Operations. * Avenues The World School, Dean and College Counselor - Grades 10-12 - NY *non-member listing The Ethel Walker School The Ethel Walker School has an opening for a full-time Assistant Director of College Counseling beginning in August 2025. Reporting to the Director of College Counseling, the Assistant Director of College Counseling is responsible for helping students identify and apply to colleges that are well suited to their interests and abilities. Review the full job description here. Salary range ($55,000-$60,000). To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact list of three (3) professional references in one (1) document to [email protected]. Lawrenceville School The Lawrenceville School seeks a dedicated, experienced college admission/counseling professional to join our dynamic and collaborative team serving a diverse, talented student body from across the globe. Our counselors work with approximately 33-38 seniors and their families, supporting them with all aspects of the college admission process. Our team is also committed to fostering belonging in a diverse community and supporting student wellness throughout the application process. The College Counseling Office receives significant support for professional development, college visits, and industry engagement as we help students navigate the rapidly evolving admission landscape. As faculty members, counselors are expected to contribute to our inclusive, multi-faceted residential community. The full description for the Associate Director position is linked here. Seattle Academy This additional Associate Director of College Advising joins an extremely functional existing team as Seattle Academy opens its beautiful new upper school building this fall. Please find salary ($83,000-$98,000), benefits information and more in our job description. Please reach out with questions to [email protected]. The Bush School The Bush School in Seattle, WA is hiring an Assistant Director of College Counseling and Student Success to begin in mid-August 2025. The salary range is $80,000-$85,000, pending experience. Interested applicants can review the detailed job description and apply here. The Bush School has a rich history of progressive education in the Seattle community. Bush celebrated its centennial in 2024 and remains committed to experiential learning, fostering deep and trusting relationships between students and teachers, and an inclusive and welcoming community for all. We also recognize that moving forward requires critically examining our past and acknowledging and learning from past challenges and mistakes. The Bush School looks to enter our next century stronger and more connected than ever, driven by our mission and values. Trinity Preparatory School Trinity seeks an engaging and outgoing college counselor to support students and their families through the college selection and application process. The college counselors work with students starting freshman year and continue to do so through senior year within a series of workshops and classes in addition to the individual meetings, which occur with increasing frequency as the student approaches the application process. Qualifications and Experience:
For full job description and to apply, click here. The Lovett School The Lovett School is seeking an admission and enrollment professional who will represent our community within the Atlanta area and demonstrate sensitivity and cultural competency in cross-cultural collaboration. As the first contact prospective families may have, the Associate Director of Admission and Enrollment for Lower School requires extensive knowledge of the School, its mission, and the many nuances of the three academic divisions. As a crucial member of Lovett’s Admission and Enrollment team, this role requires immersion in the community to support and articulate the School’s mission to develop students of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in learning and in life. For full job description, click here.The Episcopal Academy The Episcopal Academy, an independent school with over twelve hundred Pre-K to 12 students, seeks a dedicated and experienced college counselor to join our collaborative and energetic team. This dynamic individual must work closely with students and be passionate about helping them navigate the college admissions process while fostering confidence and self-awareness. The Senior Associate Director of College Counseling is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact at an independent school that takes a holistic approach to educating all students in mind, body, and spirit. The position is a ten-month, benefits-eligible position that reports to the Director of College Counseling. Interested candidates should apply using this link. Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Carrollton's culture and identity are bound inextricably to the vision set forth in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools. These values form the moral compass that influence the choices made within our community. Learning to draw upon these values during their school days, Carrollton graduates become women of conviction, courage, and confidence. College counseling works in partnership with Carrollton’s academic advisors, social-emotional counselor, Upper School Head, and other members of Carrollton’s Academic Team. Led by the Director of College Counseling, college counselors provide ongoing support and communication with both families and college admissions offices. Carrollton’s college counselors are uniquely positioned to facilitate the success of Carrollton’s current and future academic growth. Candidates committed to educational innovation, professional growth, and servant leadership are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit an employment application through Employment Opportunities. Indian Springs School Indian Springs School, the premier coed, independent day and boarding school in the Southeast, invites passionate, experienced college advisors to apply for the role of Director of College Advising. Responsibilities of the role are listed in more detail via the link provided. On-campus housing may be available for candidates interested in Residential Life. Advanced degrees and 5-10 years of experience are preferred. Indian Springs School offers competitive salaries for comparable independent schools, based on candidate experience and education level as well as community needs, and includes a generous benefits package. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Weslie Wald, Dean of Faculty, at [email protected]. Click here for more information. The Potomac School 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 workdays 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 third 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 other taking on other roles, as needed. For full job description and to apply, click here.Northfield Mount Hermon Northfield Mount Hermon School, an independent co-educational boarding school in Western Massachusetts, seeks an energetic individual to work with a team of college counselors under the supervision of the office director to advise, guide, and support students and families as they begin and find their way to the end of the college search process. The position is also responsible for teaching a college counseling course, following the guidelines provided by the office. This position begins in August, the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree or higher and 2- 3 years of experience as an admissions officer, independent counselor, or school/college counselor. Experience with Naviance and knowledge of Google Suites preferred. Prior experience working with secondary school students is also preferred. For more information, click here. Francis Parker School Francis Parker School in San Diego, one of the leading JK-12 schools in Southern California, is seeking a Dean of College Counseling to join and lead a skilled and experienced team of college counseling professionals and guide the ongoing development of a program to best meet the needs of students, given the evolving college admission landscape, and remain aligned as the school advances its program and grows in size. Reporting to the Upper School Head and with consistent and clear communication lines to Parker’s Head of School, the Dean will also be part of the Upper School Student Support Team and work with department chairs on the academic program. Additionally, the Dean will lead all aspects of the office’s evolving program, including growing its work with students during their 10th-grade year, providing increased touch points for parents and guardians, and strengthening the partnership with other offices and programs on campus, particularly the school’s marketing and communications team and the athletics program. Finally, they will have the opportunity to collaborate with, empower, and grow an exemplary existing team of four college counseling professionals and serve as the college counselor to a small caseload of students. The position will commence in July of 2025. More information about the role, including application guidelines, may be reviewed HERE. Portledge School Portledge School is seeking an Assistant Director of College Counseling. Reporting to the Director of College Counseling, the Assistant Director will work closely with all members of the College Counseling Office, as well as the Upper School Deans, to guide students through every aspect of the college exploration and application process. Each year, the college counseling office works with approximately 75-80 seniors. This is a twelve-month administrative position. Strong candidates will have experience in a highly selective college admissions environment and/or college counseling in an independent school. For full job description and to apply, click here.Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong seeks an outstanding and inspiring Director of University & Careers Counselling to join our team. The person must be able to motivate, challenge and inspire our community and ensure that students come first in all that they do. For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description. The successful candidate can expect a generous salary and benefits including accommodation, medical insurance, flights, and 100% tuition fees remission for up to two children (Reception aged upwards). We support staff with generous professional learning and exciting prospects for career development. To apply for this position please visit https://www.dulwich.org/careers/find-your-career. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Interviews will take place in Shanghai or online. Location: Bethel, ME Gould Academy, a small boarding and day school located in Bethel, Maine, is seeking a college counselor to join our team. Serving approximately 220 students, our office of two works closely together to support students, families, and the school community while developing programming for grades 9–12. For full job description and to apply, click here. The New School Founded in 1971, The New School is Fayetteville, Arkansas’ premier independent day school. Beginning in Early Childhood, we seek to empower students age one through grade 12 as we develop leaders for our changing world. The New School seeks a dedicated Director of College Counseling to join our dynamic learning community and develop our college counseling program in thoughtful and creative ways. We seek an individual who is passionate about fostering connections and dedicated to helping students imagine their future after high school. Salary will be based upon years of experience and education.The full job description and link to apply can be found here. Avenues The World School Avenues' distinctive academic program makes our graduates uniquely compelling applicants for the most selective postsecondary pursuits. A Dean is a leader (also mentor, cheerleader, confidant, and occasional tough-love-giver) who supports students' wellbeing, partners deeply with their families and supports their journey to what's next. Deans provide individualized support and expertise, helping identify the best fit for students based on their passions and aspirations. Above all, deans build powerful, lasting relationships with students that extend for years during, and then beyond, their time at Avenues. If hired for this position, the annual salary range for this position is between $140,000-$160,000. The salary may vary depending on your experience and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical, dental, life insurance, 401K savings plan, generous paid time off, family forming benefits, health and wellness benefits and more. Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment, all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks. For full job description and to apply, click here.Ransom Everglades School Ambitious students, supportive parents, exceptional faculty, knowledgeable colleagues, and opportunities for professional growth and engagement await you in the College Counseling Office at Ransom Everglades (RE). Co-executive directors lead an impressive team of 14 in this newly REimagined college counseling program. This position presents an exceptional opportunity to work with some of the nation’s best students and to contribute to the development of a college counseling program focusing on individualized student strategies, utilizing data analytics, and elevating RE students in an increasingly competitive admissions landscape. We are looking for college counselors who bring an expert skill set to the position, have extensive knowledge of admissions at selective colleges and universities, and want to partner with students and families in the college admissions process. Successful candidates will possess a comportment that will inspire confidence and allow for effortless interaction with students, parents, faculty, admissions officers, and the RE community at large. Hardworking, energetic, and highly organized, the right person will be a team player who contributes to a positive experience for students, parents, and the RE community. For full job description and to apply, click here. Chinese International School Committed to academic excellence through its bilingual English and Mandarin program, Chinese International School (CIS) is a school of uncommon aspirations and outcomes. The school is located in Hong Kong, with a campus for all of its Year 10 students in Hangzhou. It has a student body of 1650, with approximately 130 Seniors each year. The IB Diploma Program is the culmination of the academic program in Secondary, with the vast majority of CIS students earning the full IB Diploma with remarkably strong results. CIS’s University Counselling Office provides a comprehensive program to support the individual and collective needs of a diverse student and parent population that has a uniformly high level of expectations for the post-secondary search, application, and selection processes. Students consider a wide range of global educational systems and, most frequently, attend universities in the United States (50%), the United Kingdom (30%), Hong Kong (10%), among other destinations. CIS is seeking a full-time university counseling professional to join an existing university team of seven (five counselors and two administrative assistants). The counselors report to the Deputy Director, under the overall supervision of the Director. This position will commence in August 2025. More information and application guidelines may be reviewed here. Carrollwood Day School As Carrollwood Day School continues to grow, we are adding a new position in our College Counseling Department. This is a 12-month, full-time, salaried position. Qualified candidates will be enthusiastic, collaborative, mission-driven, and self-motivated with 3+ years’ experience in selective college admission and/or independent school college counseling. The ideal candidate will effectively support and guide our upper school students through the college admission process as well as develop partnerships with colleagues in higher education. Interested candidates should send a resume and statement of interest to Drew Guarino, Director of College Counseling at [email protected] and Stephen Higgins, Head of Upper School at [email protected]. For full job description, click here. Mid-Pacific Institute Mid-Pacific Institute is a distinguished preschool through high school college-preparatory community in Honolulu, HI. We cultivate compassionate and responsible lifelong learners and global citizens by nurturing intellectual, emotional, artistic, spiritual, and physical strengths. Innovation and inclusion are integral to our ethos, fostering a dynamic and progressive educational environment. We are seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling who embodies a profound dedication to fostering student success through innovative, student-centered practices. As a member of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in guiding students through the transformative journey of postsecondary planning, ensuring that each student finds a path that aligns with their unique strengths, aspirations, and values. Our ideal candidate possesses a visionary mindset, a steadfast commitment to equity and inclusivity, and a track record of implementing progressive approaches in college counseling. Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 Annually To view full job description and to apply, click here. Hopkins School Hopkins School, an independent, gender-inclusive, college-preparatory day school in New Haven, Connecticut serving 715 students in grades 7-12, is seeking a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling. This is an exempt faculty employee (10 months, mid-August to mid-June) reporting to the Director of College Counseling. Qualified candidates should be well-versed in the nuances of highly selective college admissions, as 100% of graduating students attend four-year colleges. Both college admissions and college counseling experience are preferred. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred. College counseling responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Full-time faculty members typically serve as advisers for a group of 6-8 students in one grade; attend department, grade-level adviser, and faculty meetings (some of which occur before or after the school day); maintain verbal and written professional contact with students, colleagues and families; serve on one faculty committee; occasionally chaperone after-school student events; participate in the broader life of the School; and support the School community by setting a positive example in all areas of school life and upholding and enforcing school rules and procedures. Salary range is from $75,000 - $110,000 and will be commensurate with years of experience. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to: Geoff Nelson, Dean of Faculty Hopkins School, [email protected]. Premium Prep College Counseling Premium Prep is an elite college counseling firm seeking qualified candidates for the position of Private College Counselor. This is a great opportunity for part-time employment or supplemental income, with caseloads ranging anywhere from 7-15 students per graduating class. Counselors can be based anywhere in the country and enjoy a highly flexible work schedule. Pay is between $150 and $200 per hour, depending on experience. Successful candidates must have experience as a college counselor in a high school setting. Additional qualifications:
Our counselors are expected to:
Marin Academy Marin Academy (MA), a leader in progressive and experiential education, seeks a visionary, bold, and collaborative Director of College Counseling. This Director will join MA at a critical moment and will confidently lead a newer, expanded college counseling team. Specifically, the incoming Director will lead their team with an innovative and bold vision; externally represent and strengthen the College Counseling Office within the broader MA ecosystem; understand, champion, and communicate the ethos of the MA experience to colleges and universities; build strong relationships with students and families, both individually and in group settings; serve as a voice in the national college counseling landscape; and work with the office to leverage the use of data analytics. The successful candidate will bring a high level of emotional intelligence, the ability to think on their feet in high-pressure situations, humor and levity when appropriate, a problem-solving mindset, active involvement both within the MA community and the broader college admissions community, and a deep resonance with the mission and values of MA. The anticipated salary for this position is between $150,000 and $180,000 annually, commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. Marin Academy has retained Isaacson, Miller, an international executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent in confidence here.
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