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Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. PREAMBLE Boston College High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent school serving approximately 1400 young men across grades 7-12 from various communities across Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, Boston College High School continues its commitment to an authentic formation of the head, heart, and hands within the parameters of the Characteristics of Jesuit Education, the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, the BC High Mission Statement, and the strategic plan. ROLE PURPOSE The Director of School and College Counseling is a key leader at the school, overseeing the school counseling department and team of school counselors and adjustment counselors. The Director of School and College Counseling has shared responsibility for the care and wellbeing program at the school, and primary responsibility for the leadership of college counseling. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Organize and lead regular department meetings. As a key school leader, attend and participate in Academic Council meetings and Heads of House meetings. Counsel one house of students in academic and college matters. Lead the Counseling department as a partner in mission-thinking, aligned with overall school goals and with an eye toward the changing face of external outcomes. Coordinate our dual enrollment opportunities and help advance new opportunities for student differentiation. Assist students and families through the college process, including building college lists, helping with applications, discussing standardized testing, scholarships and financial aid, and developing successful application plans. In partnership with the Head of House, assist students with study strategies and organization. Work closely with heads of house and administrators to provide additional academic and emotional support opportunities to students. Help students select their courses and understand the intricacies of the course selection process. Lead and organize the department in planning and presenting evening and daytime events to students and their families related to academics and the college process, developing and implementing new programming based on changing university procedures and policies. Refer and coordinate students to other services within and outside of school including mental health professionals, learning specialists etc. Write a personal letter of recommendation to support each student’s college application. Help organize in-person testing within the school for SATs, PSATs, and other standardized testing. Participate in conferences and professional development opportunities, including visiting college campuses. Coordinate graduate school counseling interns. Hire, train, and evaluate staff members and counselors in the department. Work with and oversee the department’s administrative assistant. Oversee the department budget. Prepare statistical data reporting for the administration and Board of Trustees. Attend house meetings, visit house advisory groups, be present in-house areas, and participate in other house activities, as time permits. Lead and co-ordinate college admission counselors visiting the school and school sponsored college fairs. Participate in co-curricular, service and retreat opportunities with students. Other duties as assigned. Requirements SELECTION CRITERIA A proven record of strong communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration skills are essential. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proven track record of leadership at a middle or senior level. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree or higher preferred.

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