College & Guidance Counselor

Overview

Description

When you join Eastbrook Academy, you aren’t just taking a job; you are joining a family. We are a vibrant, multi-ethnic community dedicated to supporting one another as we support our students. Here, your work is more than a list of tasks – it is an opportunity to build lasting relationships, foster character, and participate in the spiritual development of the families we serve.

We are looking for team members who are:

• Walking in Faith
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  Deeply committed to Jesus and eager to share His love through their daily actions.
• Relationship-Oriented
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  Skilled at connecting with students, parents, and colleagues from all walks of life.
• Passionate Experts
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  Highly skilled in your field and energized by the opportunity to inspire young minds.
• Humble Leaders
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  Ready to grow, receive feedback, and contribute to a culture of excellence.

• Meet one-on-one with students (starting in 9th/10th grade) to develop personalized “Next Step” roadmaps integrated with the students EBA experience.
• Assist students in identifying their strengths, interests, and spiritual gifts through interviews, various assessment tools and research.
• Provide academic advising to ensure students meet both graduation requirements and competitive college admissions standards and career readiness.
• Coordinate and communicate with faculty, administration, and families in support of student roadmaps.
• Support students and families in managing the end-to-end college application process, including transcript requests, school profiles, and letters of recommendation.
• Education families on FAFSA, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities to make post-secondary education accessible.
• Organize on-campus visits with college and career recruiters and scholarship organizations; coordinate local college fair attendance.
• Provide robust information resources for students pursuing trade schools, missionary/pastoral service, apprenticeships, gap years, or military services.
• Maintain a network of local business leaders and alumni to facilitate career pathways, job shadowing, or work-learning internship opportunities.
• Act as the primary coordinator for standardized testing, including the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.
• Analyze school-wide testing data to help faculty identify areas for curriculum adjustment and communicate results with families.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Proficiency with school management software and Google Suite.
• Exceptional public speaking and writing skills for student/parent seminars and recommendation letters.
• Deep commitment to the mission and values of Eastbrook Academy with the ability to integrate faith into the counseling process.
• A “calm in the storm” personality capable of handling high-stakes deadlines while offering a supportive, listening ear.
• High attention to detail for transcript review combined with the ability to help students envision their future.

• Unreserved acceptance of Eastbrook Academy’s Statement of Faith and a strong, clear Christian testimony.
• Active membership in good standing within a Christian church community.

• 2-5 years of experience in college admissions or high school guidance.
• Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Education, or a related field.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, via e mail, and over the phone with a diverse population of parents and staff.