College and Career Counselor
Company: Archdiocese of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Counselor
Date Posted:
4/16/2024
Location:
Notre Dame College Prep
Date Available:
08/01/2024
Closing Date:
05/17/2024
NOTRE DAME COLLEGE PREP
COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELOR
Notre Dame College Prep, a Catholic, all-boys high school in Niles,
Illinois, seeks a well-qualified college and career counselor. The
Principal appoints the College and Career Counselor and serves
under the direct supervision of the Director of Counseling. The
College and Career Counselor assists students in making informed
decisions regarding college and career options. The College and
Career Counselor works with students throughout their four years at
Notre Dame but primarily supports upperclass students on their
journeys beyond high school.
EXPECTATIONS:
- 7:30 am to 3:15 pm - 10 months per year, other hours as needed
to fulfill accountabilities
- Counselors are expected to work one week before the beginning
of school and one week following the completion of school as well
as over the Christmas break as needed to prepare for the second
semester.
- Presenting at evening activities such as junior parent night,
senior parent night, and financial aid information night is
expected
- All staff members support the supervision of students as needed
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Specific accountabilities shall include, but not be limited to:
- Knowledge of the mission and philosophy of Notre Dame College
Prep and support in incorporating and communicating its
vision.
- Provide comprehensive college and career counseling.
- Be informed regarding college admissions policies.
- Arrange all appointments and meetings with college
representatives.
- Schedule seniors to meet with college representatives and
provide them with a calendar of representative visits.
- Integrate and utilize student data into the Naviance
portal.
- Inform students and parents of local college fair
programs.
- Arrange a College Essay Workshop and College Financial Aid and
Information Night.
- Process applications for college admission, including preparing
transcripts and test scores and writing recommendations.
- Coordinate all scholarship and financial aid requirements.
- Plan, schedule, and present sophomore, junior, and senior
Parent Insight Nights.
- Prepare and mail final transcripts and reports.
- Maintain active membership in the Chicago Area College
Counselor Association, the National Association for College
Admission Counseling, and the Illinois Association for College
Admissions Counseling.
- Provide opportunities for students and families to be informed
about and apply for scholarships.
- Maintain records of students' plans after they leave Notre Dame
College Prep.
- Administer and supervise the standardized testing program
(HSPT, PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT, ACT, and SAT).
- Administer and supervise Advanced Placement testing.
- Communicate NCAA Clearinghouse requirements with students,
parents, and college.
- Work collaboratively with the counseling department to
establish departmental goals and objectives.
- Utilize data to inform decision-making.
- Participate in departmental staffing and meetings.
- Maintain open communication within the department and school
regarding specific issues involving students, parents, staff, and
community and program developments.
- Support faculty and staff in preparing and sending letters of
recommendation.
- Communicate with departments and teachers regarding specific
issues involving college and career planning.
- Order and requisition materials as needed within the budgeted
needs of the department.
- Continue professional self-development and foster professional
development within the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be fingerprinted and complete all Archdiocese of Chicago youth
protection criteria and expectations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree in content area or teaching in that content area,
excellent communication skills, an energetic and outgoing
personality, solid administrative/organizational skills, and
familiarity with 1:1 technology, Google Docs, and basic computing
are essential.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Master's degree in counseling or counseling-related fields,
secondary education experience, and Catholic school experience are
preferred.
Physical Working Conditions:
Must lift lightweight objects (1 to 10 pounds) without repetitive
bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average-weight objects (10
to 20 pounds). Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
computer
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be provided according to experience and education as
salary scale dictates.
Other benefits include:
- Health Insurance Flexible Spending Account Option
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Personal Days and Sick Leave
- Retirement 403(b) Plan and Match
- Paid Jury Duty
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Remission for Notre Dame College Prep
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continued Education Support
Start Date
8/1/24
Electronic submission preferred. Interested candidates should
forward cover letter and resume to:
Jessica Grillo
Notre Dame College Prep
7655 West Dempster
Niles, IL 60714
jgrillo@nddons.org
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