Upper Division Counselor

Overview

Upper Division Counselor working with a caseload of juniors and seniors.

• Bachelors Degree
• Master’s Degree in Counseling and a PPS certification preferred
• 3+ years experience in a Counselor role at the high school level
• 3-5 years minimum experience working in college admissions or high school college counseling
• Such alternative or additional qualifications as may be deemed appropriate

• Provide comprehensive, individualized personal and college counseling to juniors and seniors and their families to support their academic and social-personal challenges and their educational journey and overall well-being
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents regarding student progress and concerns
• Collaborate with other counselors, Director of the Academic Resource Center, and the wellness counselor to address student needs and overall counseling concerns
• Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies and therapists when needed
• Write thoughtful, detailed, and compelling letters of recommendations and coordinate and submit student profiles for college applications
• Collaboratively plan department events, including college representative visits, speaker series, mock interviews, test preparation programs, and financial planning events
• Steward relationships with domestic and international colleges and universities
• Stay current on college admission trends through professional development, campus visits, and active participation in regional & national organizations (ex: NACAC, WACAC)
• Participate fully in the Serra community by attending meetings, serving on committees, and contributing to school-wide initiatives.