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. * AcceptU, College Counselor - Remote *non-member listing Thayer Academy Thayer Academy seeks a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling to guide students and their families through the college admission process. The Associate Director reports directly to the Director of College Counseling and will join a seasoned staff which includes two other full-time counselors and one Office Coordinator. This position is a salaried, exempt, full-time, regular, 10-month academic year. However, this position will require work in the summer months. The salary range for this position is $80,591 - $95,330 annually. The full position description and link to apply can be found online here. Contact: Cicily Shaw, Director of College Counseling. Pine Crest School Pine Crest School seeks to add an Associate Director of College and Academic Advising to our office. The Associate Director assists the Office of College and Academic Advising as they work with students on all aspects of academic advising as well as the college search and application process, offering support and managing realistic expectations for students and their families; assists students with their college applications by providing comprehensive workshops on all major application platforms as well as offering final application review before submission; assists students with creating their personal statement and supplemental essays; and keeps students and families informed about the ever-changing landscape of the college admission process. Personal Characteristics
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Jeff Shea, Senior Associate Director of College and Academic Advising. Please send materials to [email protected]. The Bay School of San Francisco The Bay School of San Francisco is hiring an Assistant Director of College Counseling to start July 2025. The salary range is $85,000-$110,000, pending experience. Please see the full job description here. Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Bay School is an independent, college-preparatory high school committed to equity and belonging within Bay and beyond. The school seeks to provide its students with a challenging, innovative curriculum and a collaborative, supportive community. Our staff and faculty members(“staffulty”) foster and model curiosity, critical thinking, intentionality, open dialogue, and good humor. Bay students have been described as engaged and thoughtful self-advocates who value community and courage. Please visit our precepts and academics pages to learn more about our school. Phoenix Country Day School PCDS seeks a full-time Associate Director of College Counseling to begin in July 2025. Under the supervision of the Director of College Counseling, the Associate Director of College Counseling will work in collaboration with the department to provide comprehensive college counseling to grades 9-12. This role involves providing individualized counseling to students, planning and delivering educational programs for students and parents, and building strong relationships with colleges and universities. The Associate Director will also assist with administrative tasks and stay informed on trends and changes in higher education and college admissions. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in college admissions or college counseling, ideally within an independent school setting. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Salary Range $70,000 - $90,000. You can view full job description here. Montgomery Bell Academy MBA seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling who will work collaboratively as a member of the five-person college counseling team to develop and implement programming that aligns with the school's mission and student needs, including individual and group counseling sessions, workshops, and presentations related to college admissions, standardized testing, and other topics. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable and current on the college admissions process, will have a desire to work closely with high school students and their families, will be an excellent communicator, and will be a team player. Interested applicants should send a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications for the position along with a current resume to Ms. Jennifer Howell, Assistant to the Head of School ([email protected]). The online application (on the website under "contact us") should be completed as well. Click here for the full job description. Beaver Country Day School Beaver Country Day School—an independent day school, located just outside of Boston, serving grades 6-12, seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling to work with students in grades 9-12 in the Upper School. We are looking for someone who will:
Chadwick School Chadwick School is seeking a Dean of College Counseling for July or August of 2025. The Dean of College Counseling oversees and implements the college counseling process for the Upper School, providing leadership, information, and individualized support for Chadwick students and families to prepare them for the college application process. The Dean works in close collaboration with the Executive Director of College Counseling and other Deans in navigating the dynamic landscape of college admission. Deans are visible members of the greater Chadwick school community, and contribute to the life of the school. The Chadwick College Counseling program embodies the school’s mission, and core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion. Salary range is $115,000-$130,000 for this twelve-month position. For full job description and to apply, click here.The Dalton School The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. The school is seeking an Associate Director of College Counseling to begin in the spring or summer of 2025. The successful candidate will have college counseling experience and, ideally, selective college admission experience. The candidate will work closely with all members of the College Counseling Office as well as the high school administration to guide 11th and 12th grade students through all aspects of the college exploration and application process. This is a twelve-month administrative position. The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $160,000-170,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include years of experience, education level, and expertise. A comprehensive opportunity statement, which includes application guidelines, may be reviewed here. Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart seeks a visionary professional to elevate the existing college advising program. He/she is a natural leader who inspires greatness in a team of college advisors and confidence in students and parents alike. He/she will propel Duchesne into the future through innovative approaches to college placement and a willingness to embrace the ethos of Duchesne Academy’s mission as defined in the Goals and Criteria. Well-versed in the college placement landscape, the ideal candidate will understand the importance of relationship building, both internally and externally, and be poised to market the goals of Duchesne’s unique program and schedule. Experience with various admissions strategies and a robust understanding of transcript design are essential for success. For full job description and to apply, click here.Oakwood School Oakwood School seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling to begin on July 1, 2025. Under the supervision of the Director of College Counseling, the Associate Director will work in concert with the department to provide comprehensive college counseling to grades 9-12. The Associate Director must possess a nuanced understanding of highly selective admissions processes that will equip them to provide individualized and specific college counseling services for students with a range of interests and talents, including exceptional artistic and athletic abilities. The candidate must have excellent counseling, listening, organizational and communication skills. They should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment that includes high volume responsibility and atypical or unpredictable hours and tasks. An easy-going personality and great sense of humor are essential traits, as is an unwavering work ethic and a love of working with teenagers. For a complete job description and application information, please click here. American International School of Guangzhou AISG seeks a full-time Director of University Counseling and Future Pathways for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Director of University Counseling and Future Pathways will organize, oversee, and evaluate all aspects of the comprehensive university counseling program, as well as coordinate and oversee students' exploration of future pathways beyond graduation. Ideal candidates will bring experience working with adolescents in an international secondary school setting, and be able to support the school’s mission, vision, social vision and values. The Director of University Counseling and Future Pathways reports directly to the Secondary Principal. The ideal applicant will have a clear, bold vision to leverage extensive knowledge and experience of university admissions, matriculation, financial aid, and resources in university guidance and success to nurture and sustain a culture of academic excellence and university readiness at AISG. The ideal applicant will combine leadership, empathy, cultural awareness, and expertise to respond to the needs of a richly diverse student body and their global university application and future pathway interests. Salary Range - Annual gross salary range: US$65,000-96,000. For full job description and to apply, click here. The Bishop's School The Bishop’s School seeks a Director of College Counseling for the 2025-2026 school year, beginning as early as May 1, 2025, but not later than August 1, 2025, depending on the incumbent's availability. This individual is responsible for overseeing and leading all aspects of the School’s college counseling program, including the deft management of the college counseling team: four associate directors of college counseling, one administrative assistant, and the registrar and test coordinator. The Director is tasked with developing and implementing innovative programming, managing communication strategies, and ensuring the timely and accurate submission of 1500+ student applications. Specifically, they will ensure that all Bishop’s students and families are familiar with the college search and application process, while expertly managing all internal logistics of that process. This includes the timely and accurate document delivery for student applications each year (transcripts, recommendation letters and profiles), faculty recommendation training, and 125+ college admissions representative visits. In addition to these administrative duties, the Director will counsel a full caseload of students, providing guidance on course selection, applications, and financial aid. Finally, as a key representative of Bishop’s, the Director will network within the professional community, attend conferences and campus visits, and participate in outside committees to elevate the School’s reputation. For full job description and to apply, click here.University of Chicago Laboratory HS The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools High School ("Lab" or "U-High") in Chicago has opened a search for a full-time (10-month) college counselor. Base salary range for the 2025-2026 AY is $72,433 to $161,007; starting placement on the salary scale will be based on years of relevant professional experience and highest degree earned, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Chicago and the Faculty Association of the Laboratory Schools. Application and full position posting can be found on the University of Chicago HR website, linked here. Charlotte Country Day School Charlotte Country Day School seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling to join our highly collaborative and dynamic team in supporting students and families through every part of the college admissions process. This role requires an individual deeply committed to serving our students and families with exceptional care, empathy, and detailed guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to foster trust and open communication with students, parents, and college representatives; a track record of successful relationship-building; familiarity with the goals and mission of a college preparatory independent school; the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and ambitious student and family population; a deep understanding of the college admission landscape, including a range of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial aid policies; and exceptional writing and editing abilities. For full job desription, click here. Contact Nidhi McVicar with any questions. Oregon Episcopal School Oregon Episcopal School seeks an Associate Director of College Counseling, to begin duties in August 2025. The Associate Director of College Counseling works as part of a team to carry out the OES college counseling program. This position reports directly to the director of college counseling. Interested candidates should apply online. Link and full position description found here. Regis High School The Director of College Counseling will have an impressive record of success in preparing students to navigate the selective college admission process. The Director will lead an experienced team of professionals who work with students and their families to identify colleges which are both aspirational and realistic in today's competitive college admission climate. The Director will ensure that college counseling at Regis remains grounded in cura personalis, personalized care for each student as he strives to fulfill his potential in college and in life. Job Responsibilities
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Compensation & Benefits The Director of College Counseling is a 12-month, full-time staff position. The director reports to the Principal. Salary range is $150,000 – $200,000 commensurate with years of experience. To view the full job description and to apply, click here. Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest School is one of the nation’s premier independent boarding schools for boys in grades nine through twelve. Located on 1,200 beautiful acres in Madison County, Virginia, near Charlottesville and Washington, DC, Woodberry is an all-residential school. We enroll approximately 400 students from the United States and abroad. Since our founding in 1889, Woodberry Forest has been recognized internationally as a leader in the education of boys. The Assistant/Associate Director of College Counseling is a critical member of a four-person team including the Director of College Counseling, an Associate Director of College Counseling, and College Counseling Assistant and Test Coordinator. The Assistant/Associate Director position is a full-time, twelve-month appointment. Woodberry college counselors work with students and families across all four years of high school, beginning with general programming in the freshman year, and building toward a pairing of counselor and student in the fall of the junior year. The Assistant Director will help students identify colleges of interest, support students in completing their applications, write thoughtful letters of recommendation, advocate appropriately for students, serve as a resource for parents, and participate in professional organizations, conferences, and college visit programs, both on and off-campus. The Assistant/Associate Director will also serve as the point person for the continuing development of our college counseling curriculum. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills and a sense of humor. The role requires a desire to work closely with a range of talented students and a willingness to engage in the life of a residential school community. Candidates must be strong writers, good listeners, detail and deadline-oriented, and excited about working collaboratively with colleagues and students. A bachelor’s degree is required, as is professional experience in college admission and/or college counseling. As a member of a boarding school community, the Assistant/Associate Director will also be involved in other aspects of school life. To view full job description and to apply, click here. AcceptU AcceptU is seeking full-time and part-time college counselors. Prior admissions experience, either full-time or as a seasonal reader, is required. Counselors should have prior admissions experience at a highly ranked research university. Prior college counseling and/or independent consulting experience is valued but not required. College counselors are responsible for advising high school students on college planning topics, including early guidance, extracurricular profile development, school lists, application strategy, essay development and interview preparation. Counselors have flexible schedules and deliver a defined AcceptU curriculum to their students. AcceptU provides extensive training as well as ongoing professional development to all counselors. This is a fully remote position. Salary is determined based on experience and expected caseload. Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit their résumé and brief cover letter to: [email protected] with “AcceptU College Counselor” in the subject line. 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:
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