College Counsellor

ACS International Schools is looking for a College Counsellor to join the team. The main purpose of this role is to work as part of a team in the Academic Dean’s Office playing a leading role in college counselling for students in grades 9 to 12.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Take the leading role in all educational and informational programs related to college counselling (eg student, teacher and parent workshops, open evenings, assemblies etc)
- Keep up-to-date on issues and trends related to university placement through professional development and attending conferences
- Be college counsellor for a group of students in grade 11 & 12 that will be divided amongst the college counselling department.
- Meet regularly and individually with students and families in his/her case-load
- Work with faculty to improve and standardize the quality of their advocacy letters
- Keep abreast of individual student status with regard to credits, academic warnings, honour roll etc
- Be available for parent conferences and “drop-ins” (“Open Door” policy).

**Skills and Experience**:

- Previous teaching experience
- Strong knowledge of UK, US and other colleges and universities; an established network of admissions colleagues
- Previous experience of using or willingness to learn to use Bridge-U programming and administration
- Educated to BA essential.
- Experience working in high school college counselling essential. Experience in teaching preferred.
- Strong IT skills essential

Start date: ASAP

Salary band: £43,000 - £47,000

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £43,000.00-£47,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cobham, KT11 1BN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Reference ID: ASCC1