Share Email Opening Title ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING  EOE Statement The George School community—rooted in Quaker values and composed of global citizens—is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. The school does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to be a community where people with vastly different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are united in their mutual respect for one another and the pursuit of a common good. This belief is reflected in the school’s motto, “Mind the Light.”   Description George School, a co-ed, 9-12, Quaker boarding/day school located in Newtown, Bucks County, PA, seeks an experienced educator as a full time Associate Director of College Counseling for the school year 2016-17. Essential responsibilities include educating and assisting students and parents through the college search and application process, writing letters of recommendation for a caseload of 35-45 students, and keeping current with trends in national and international college admission with a willingness to travel.   Position Requirements  Specific project areas include serving as back up to the coordinator for standardized testing, and program creation. Candidates should have excellent writing ability, facility with technology and database management, and generally, possess creativity, flexibility, energy, initiative, diplomacy, compassion, patience and a lively sense of humor. A willingness to fulfill common boarding school duties; the ability to work with a diverse student population; commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community; and a style consistent with the Quaker testimonies are also important. Highest priority will be given to candidates with direct experience as a college counselor and/or experience working in a selective college admission office, with a minimum of five years of experience.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING   Close Date   About the Organization Founded in 1893 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), George School, a rigorous all gender boarding and day school for grades nine through twelve, educates students from more than nineteen states, forty-three foreign countries, and a variety of ethnic, racial, religious, and economic backgrounds. Through its commitment to diversity and the Quaker values of equality, integrity, and peacemaking, George School inspires students to be led by their own truths while respecting and appreciating opinions and beliefs different from their own. George School was one of the first schools in the United States to implement an International Baccalaureate diploma program.   Hiring Manager None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://GeorgeSchool.appone.com Follow us

 

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