Academic College Counselor

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Quarry Lane School (QLS), a private, secular day school founded in 1991, provides an academically rigorous and supportive educational environment for students entering preschool through high school. Our ethnically diverse student body consists of around 1,000 students coming from the San Francisco East Bay area.

The Quarry Lane School is one of only two private International Baccalaureate World Schools in Northern California. We welcome you to read through our website: www.quarrylane.org to learn more about our community. Responsibilities include advising and supporting students in all aspects of the college admission process including:

Meet regularly with students and parents/guardians to discuss college planning which includes essay and application assistance, building a balanced college list, summer planning, extracurricular planning, scholarships, etc. Counsel students on appropriate course selection for each grade level during annual course advising meetings Guide students in their college research and provide additional and ongoing individual support by seeking out best fit colleges for each student Coordinate and present at student seminars, evening presentations, Coffee with the Counselors, and other college-related events. Lead college prep seminars for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors Write individualized letters of recommendation for college applications and scholarships and prepare and send all college admission documents to colleges Instruct teachers in the use of Scoir for writing and submitting teacher recommendations Participate in opportunities for continuous learning including local and national associations such as NACAC and WACAC to remain current on trends in college admissions Develop and maintain relationships with colleges and universities Be an active and engaged member of the QLS community Caseloads average around 20 students per counselor

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Ideal candidates will contribute strengths and skills as well as a willingness to embrace continued growth as part of a collaborative and effective team. Strong candidates will have: A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree is preferred At least three years of experience in selective college admissions and/or a background in college counseling in independent schools Extensive and in-depth knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid processes and an understanding of the current college admissions landscape Passionate about secondary and post-secondary education as well as building positive relationships with domestic and international high school students and families Highly effective communication and presentation skills Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of the complex nature of the college counseling and college application process, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Google Applications for Education, and Scoir.

Requirements / Qualifications

Ideal candidates will contribute strengths and skills as well as a willingness to embrace continued growth as part of a collaborative and effective team. Strong candidates will have: A Bachelor's degree, Master's degree is preferred At least three years of experience in selective college admissions and/or a background in college counseling in independent schools Extensive and in-depth knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid processes and an understanding of the current college admissions landscape Passionate about secondary and post-secondary education as well as building positive relationships with domestic and international high school students and families Highly effective communication and presentation skills Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of the complex nature of the college counseling and college application process, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Google Applications for Education, and Scoir.

Comments and Other Information

Please email letter of interest and updated resume to:stoms@quarrylane.org