Job Description
Academic and College Counselor
Reports to : Vice Principal of Academics
Job Status : 12-month, Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Information : Salary will be commensurate with experience; range $56,320 - $85,000. This position is eligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision), generous PTO and holiday schedule, 401(k) savings plan with school match, higher education tuition reimbursement, and JSerra tuition discount of 50% off base tuition for each dependent child or legal guardian designated child who attends JSerra.
Description : JSerra Catholic High School is seeking an exceptional School Counselor for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the school counselor promotes student success, provides preventive services, and responds to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, college, career, personal, and social development for all students and enjoys working high school-aged students and their families.
Special Qualities & Characteristics
- Passionate and supportive of the mission of JSerra (, the integral formation of students' faith, intellect, and character)
- Deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Church
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Superior rapport with parents, students, and staff
Responsibilities
- Provides academic and college planning support for 9 - 12th grade students and their families
- Advises students with course selection as it pertains to student interests, goals, and ability
- Assists students and their families to successfully navigate the college admissions process
- Analyzes transcripts and assists with academic planning to ensure successful completion of graduation requirements
- Monitors students' academic progress, graduation requirements, and follows up with summer school needs
- Writes letters of recommendation for scholarship and college applications
- Meets with assigned students and identifies, monitors, and intervenes with students who, due to academic, discipline, or personal problems, are at risk of failure
- Consults, collaborates, and communicates effectively with parents / guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational / community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs
- Serves as an advocate for students when meeting with academic committees
- Attends open houses, registration nights, weekly counseling meetings, staff development trainings and weekly meetings, and other activities as required by administration
- Attends to administrative assignments or responsibilities specified by the Director of College Counseling
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, leadership, and administration
- Have an in-depth knowledge of curriculum as it pertains to current college admissions policies
- Be skilled in computer applications as they pertain to counseling documentation
- Candidate must possess strong interpersonal as well as verbal & written communication skills
- Strong time management, organizational, and administrative skills needed
- Possess a disposition toward a team approach to administration, faculty, parents & students
- Advanced computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook required)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field required
- Master's degree in School Counseling or related field is highly preferred
- Hold or be near completion of earning a Pupil Personnel Services Credential
- Have at least three years of prior experience in a high school or college counseling role
Interested candidates are asked to complete applicant package by viewing :
JSerra Catholic High School is a religious 501(c)(3) organization