Assistant Director of College Counseling

Founded in 1858, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a college preparatory school for grades 9
through 12, empowers young women to realize their fullest potential. Imbued with a spirit of
unity and reconciliation, the charism of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Mount Saint Joseph Academy
fosters excellence tempered by gentleness and compassion. Enriched by the values of the
Catholic Church, Mount Saint Joseph Academy (“The Mount”) offers academically rigorous
programs, which challenge students to shape the future. Trusting in the wisdom echoed by the
Constitution of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the mission asserts, “On the education of women
largely depends the future of society. ”
Mount Saint Joseph Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of College Counseling to guide
students through every stage of the college search, application, and admission process. Working
closely with the Dean of College Counseling in a collaborative office, this role advises a
caseload of 40–45 students and manages key office operations, advocating for young women and
their families with honesty, empathy, and expertise in the field of college counseling.
Primary Responsibilities
Operations & Technology
• Use Scoir to track applications, maintain student records, and manage office
workflow.
• Prepare and submit official school documents: transcripts, school profile,
recommendation letters.
• Coordinate deadlines and requirements across the Common App and institution-
specific portals.
Advising & Advocacy
• Counsel an assigned caseload of approximately 40–45 students through college
research, list-building, application strategy, and assist with final decision-making.
• Meet individually with students and families to discuss academic interests,
extracurricular profiles, and postsecondary goals.
• Guide students through personal statement brainstorming and give substantive
feedback on drafts.
• Draft individualized letters of recommendation.
• Explain financial aid packages to families clearly and accurately.
Mission & Growth
• Bring genuine enthusiasm for an all-girls, Catholic college-preparatory
environment.
• Stay current on trends in college admissions and adapt counseling strategies
accordingly.

• Participate in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree a plus.
• 2–3 years of experience in selective college admissions or secondary school college
counseling preferred.
• Strong writing skills, particularly for recommendation letters and family-facing
communication.
• Comfort discussing sensitive personal and financial information with discretion.
• Familiarity with Scoir, Naviance, or similar platforms preferred.

Interested candidates should submit the following to Melissa Sullivan [email protected].

• A cover letter expressing interest in Mount Saint Joseph Academy and this position
• A current résumé
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.