College Counselor

COLLEGE COUNSELOR



OUR MISSION

Gilman is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation, and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.

OUR COMMITMENT

Educating the Whole Boy

For more than a century, Gilman's mission has remained exceedingly focused: to unlock the greatness within each boy by educating the entire boy-mind, body, and spirit. To accomplish that goal, we provide space and opportunity for crucial learning and self-expression to take place. We believe that boys experience transformative learning when they connect disciplines, people, and ideas in ways that deepen their sense of self and serve the needs of others.

Our rich and comprehensive program, our immeasurably talented and interesting faculty and students, and our belief in the character traits embodied by the Gilman Five-Honor, Integrity, Respect, Humility, and Excellence-combine to form the foundation of an educational environment dedicated to helping boys grow into men of character.

Community, Inclusion, and Equity

Gilman's commitment to inclusion and equity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds and heritages share their perspectives with one another. Through the recognition and acceptance of our many differences, we learn to appreciate and respect the complexity of the world in which we live and develop essential skills that help us forge productive relationships with those around us.

We are proud of our history as a school that has, for several generations, taken the lead on matters of diversity, inclusion, and equity. More than 35% of Gilman's student body and 22% of the School's faculty identify as people of color. We continue to build on that legacy through our steadfast commitment to inclusivity and equity and initiatives on local, state, and national levels.

OUR SCHOOL

Gilman School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade private independent day school for boys. Set on a 57-acre campus in the northern part of Baltimore City, Gilman serves roughly 1,000 students in three divisions. The School has a full-time faculty of nearly 140, and the average class size is 16 students.

The title for this position will be College Counselor, Assistant Director of College Counseling, or Associate Director of College Counseling, commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Guide a caseload of 30-35 students through all aspects of the college process, including:
  • Identification of students' goals, strengths, and interests to aid in navigating the path ahead and to give suggestions for balanced college lists;
  • Guidance on standardized testing and course selection;
  • Educating students and their parents/caregivers about the nuances of the college admission and financial aid processes;
  • Supporting students in crafting strong and authentic self-presentation for application materials;
  • Writing supportive, detailed, highly individualized counselor recommendations; and
  • Assistance in self-reflection and decision-making from initial exploration to enrollment considerations
• Invite parents to be contributing members of this student-centered process by offering:
  • Feedback and records to keep them informed about students' progress and processes;
  • Individual/family meetings;
  • Timely communication in response to emails/calls/concerns; and
  • Support in the financial aid application process
• Collaborate with other members of the College Counseling team to develop and implement thoughtful, effective college counseling strategies, innovative programming, and best practices in the context of Gilman
• Engage in planning for and representing the College Counseling Office through internal and external programming, including:
  • Welcoming college representatives to campus
  • Presenting to current and prospective parents and to underclassmen throughout the year
  • Attending professional conferences (e.g. NACAC/ACCIS) and traveling to colleges
• Educate Gilman faculty on college landscape/best practices and collaborate with other Gilman offices and colleagues
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with college admission professionals
• Continuously seeking professional development in the field of college admission and college counseling
• Teach one academic course or within the grade-level seminar program
• Coach one season of interscholastic sports or intramural sports
• Lead an advisory group of 8-10 students
• Support other areas of school life as requested/interested

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred
• Five or more years of relevant experience in either college counseling or selective college admissions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A willingness to pursue and respond to…