Senior Associate Director of College Counseling

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BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Senior Associate Director of College Counseling

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is seeking a full-time Senior Associate Director of College Counseling starting July 1, 2027. This is a year-round, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director of College Counseling (EDCC). The Senior Associate Director is a senior member of the associate director team and the EDCC’s closest working partner and collaborator. As the primary internal, operational lead for the College Counseling Office (CCO), the Senior Associate Director ensures consistency, quality, and integrity across the counseling team’s daily work.

It is expected that a successful candidate would:

• Provide oversight for the daily operational rhythm of the CCO, including counselor workflows, student deadlines, and internal processes and responsibilities
• Lead the delivery of the CCO cohort meeting curriculum, updating existing content and creating new content in response to changes within the school and the admissions landscape
• Co-lead weekly CCO department meetings with the EDCC, guiding the team’s weekly cadence, day-to-day work, and coordination
• Coordinate the counseling team’s caseload management and cross-counselor consistency
• Oversee student progress through the fall process of finalizing college lists and applications across the team
• Serve as a resource and mentor to fellow counselors, supporting the training and development of new Associate Directors and/or the CCO Administrative Assistant
• Support the EDCC in developing, refining, and executing CCO policies, procedures, and student/family-facing materials
• Assist in the collection and organization of student and alumni data supporting CCO outcomes reporting
• Step in for the EDCC on CCO matters when the EDCC is engaged in external or leadership commitments
• Advise a caseload of students and families through the college research, application, and selection process
• Act as an academic advisor to a cohort of students, including course selection, registration, and scheduling
• Read and give feedback on student essays and write letters of recommendation
• Confer individually with students on college and career opportunities, curriculum choices, and the athletic recruitment process
• Meet with college representatives and maintain working relationships with admissions offices nationally
• Support CCO team efforts on Scoir, College Kickstart, the school website, and related platforms
• Help maintain office materials, including the school’s college profile
• Serve as an advisor in the school’s advisory program and engage actively in the Brentwood community
• Share chaperone responsibilities with the CCO team for college trips
• Attend weekend and evening programming for families and students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the EDCC or the Senior Administrative Team

In addition, a candidate should possess the following qualifications and personal qualities:

• Significant experience in college counseling and/or admissions, with demonstrated operational and organizational leadership
• Deep and nuanced knowledge of college admissions trends and best practices
• Strong collaboration skills and cross-cultural competency
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Professional integrity, sound judgment, and discretion
• Warmth, approachability, collegiality, and energy
• Flexibility and a willingness to receive feedback
• Comfort operating as a right hand to senior leadership, exercising influence with formal and informal authority
• An interest in ongoing professional growth and development

While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.

Compensation: Brentwood School’s employment requirements vary, from positions requiring no experience to those needing 20+ years of expert experience. Our salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 includes all levels of experience. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, the category of the role, and the number of months of work per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits, such as 403(b) retirement matching, paid lunchtime, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and category.

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