Oxbridge Academy announces its search for a new college counseling team member who brings the highest standards of professionalism to the critical role of guiding Oxbridge students on their journey from secondary to tertiary education.
At Oxbridge Academy, college counseling is part of the Academic Advising, Student Services, and College Counseling Office (ASC). The goal of the ASC is to ensure that all Oxbridge Academy students and their parents have access to pertinent, practical, and well-timed information that will allow Oxbridge Academy students to succeed for four years in high school and move on to post-Oxbridge Academy destinations that match with our students’ talents, interests, and goals.
Oxbridge Academy’s ASC Office supports students on every step of their four-year journey through upper school and gives students the tools they need to plan and prepare for their academic future from the first day of ninth grade up until the moment they accept offers of admission at colleges and universities of their choice.
Essential Functions
● Work collaboratively with the team to guide, support, and challenge students to reach their potential.
● Provide intensive and personalized one-on-one counseling for approximately 45 seniors (and their families) for the duration of their college search and application process
● Write compelling recommendation letters for approximately 45 seniors by October of their final year in high school
● Administer and track all aspects of the college search and application process for caseload, including admission decisions and statistics, using Naviance
● Respond quickly and effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population
● Provide personalized academic advising and college counseling to a caseload of approximately 160-180 students (caseload within Grades 9-12) including approximately 45 seniors and their parents about colleges, universities, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing using varied formats, including, but not limited to
o Individual meetings
o Small group presentations
o Large group presentations
o Subject/grade level specific workshops
o Effective electronic and print communication
● Have a sophisticated and current understanding of selective college admissions and financial aid for international student applicants
● Develop a personalized testing calendar for all students: SAT, ACT, Subject Tests, TOEFL, etc.
● Administer the PSAT 10, PACT, and PSAT/NMSQT each year, interpret results, and use results for academic planning in coordination with fellow upper school team members
● Serve as a member of our Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) team and educate and guide students and parents through the process of applying for accommodations on the SAT and/or ACT
● Use web-based resources, local and national agencies, etc. to maintain professional knowledge of current issues and trends in college admission in the USA and Canada
● Establish and maintain relationships with university admissions representatives and facilitate meetings between college representatives and our students
● Facilitate college and career information sessions on campus
● Develop and present parent awareness programs that related to varied admissions systems in different countries
● Maintain membership in professional organizations (ACCIS, NACAC, International ACAC, SACAC)
Qualifications
● The candidate we seek will ideally bring at least five years of successful college counseling experience in an independent school. Additional experience as a college admission officer at a selective college or university would also be helpful.
● Our new team member must demonstrate an enthusiastic approach to teamwork and collaboration, superior interpersonal and communication skills, expert public speaking skills, and a commitment and desire to provide the best experience possible for students and families
● Fluency in navigating and customizing bespoke Naviance Student user experiences for students, parents, and teachers, and a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic and proactive office, which serves the best interests of our outstanding group of high school students and their families
● Exhibit strong organizational ability and the capacity to meet multiple, frequent, and competing deadlines. ●
Excellent technology skills including the ability to use Naviance/eDocs and college-specific submission systems to process and send documents, access and analyze web and data-based information, and control and manage student data are also essential.
This position ideally starts July 1, 2020; however, as we are searching for the right fit, there is flexibility for a strong fit candidate.
Oxbridge Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity at all levels, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this exciting position at a premier school located in South Florida, please send your cover letter and resume, a sample letter of recommendation, and contact information for three professional references to HR@oapb.org.