Academic and College Counselor

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