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Location

Princeton, NJ | United States

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Job description

The PDS College Counseling team currently includes two Associate Directors and one Assistant Director, who report to the Director of College Counseling. Each member of the team carries an individual caseload of students while also working together to support all Upper Schoolers, including 100-110 seniors per year, in their journey to college.

Required / Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience working in college admissions and/or college counseling in a secondary school setting. Up-to-date knowledge of college admissions trends, current practices, and financial aid application processes is vital.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have:

• A foundational understanding of DEI work
• Experience working with students who are first generation college students and students with parents born outside the US
• A high level of enthusiasm and love of working with many different types of students and parents
• Highly selective admissions experience
• Strong organizational ability and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in speaking Spanish (preferred)

Other Key Responsibilities Include:

• Educating students and their families about different types of colleges (including HBCUs, women’s colleges, technology institutes, liberal arts colleges, and universities outside of the US)
• Discussing current admissions trends, application procedures, financial aid, and standardized testing during individual student/family meetings, group presentations, and college seminar classes.
• Writing a comprehensive college recommendation letter for assigned seniors (approximately 30-35 per year).
• Helping to plan and teach college seminar classes for the juniors.
• Meeting with college admissions representatives who visit PDS and the local area.
• Traveling regularly to professional development conferences and college campuses.
• Assisting with and speaking at 5-6 evening programs for families throughout the academic year and other PDS events.
• Assisting with PSAT coordination.
• Sending recommendations, transcripts, and other school materials for seniors in a timely manner to support college and scholarships applications.

This is a full-time 12-month, year-round salaried position. This position works 5-days in the office located in Princeton, NJ.  

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.

If this sounds like you and you want to be part of an incredible team, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected] .

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