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Overview: Moses Brown seeks an enthusiastic and highly qualified Co-Director of College Counseling to join our team. This is a shared leadership position with each co-director overseeing specific aspects of our dynamic college counseling program.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating to manage a comprehensive college counseling program with two other Co-Directors, an Office Coordinator, and a Dean of College and Academic Counseling
• Serving as the primary college counselor to approximately 30 students in the senior class and approximately 30 students in the junior class
• Advising and supporting members of the senior and junior class and their parent(s)/ guardian(s) in all aspects of the college admission process, including discussing college possibilities, guiding course selection, educating families about the college admission landscape and trends in higher education, providing guidance on essay and supplement writing, navigating the athletic recruitment process, and offering resources regarding financing an undergraduate education
• Assist in building and delivering a comprehensive four-year college counseling curriculum to all Upper School students and families
• Engaging with the Moses Brown community in ways that will help the counselor develop a holistic understanding of each student within its context, as well as gain an understanding of the MB program
• Writing a compelling and detailed letter of recommendation for each senior counselee
• Participating in planning, presentation, and sponsorship of all office programming, including occasional evening and weekend commitments
• Meeting with college representatives who visit Moses Brown and cultivating excellent relationships with admission colleagues
• Pursuing professional development by visiting college campuses, attending regional/national conferences, engaging in college-sponsored events, and participating in professional organizations
• Exhibiting proficiency with technology related to college search and application: SCOIR, Common Application, Coalition Application, and other web-based programs
• Performing other duties both within and outside the college office given the talents and background of the individual

The position may include responsibilities such as coordinating office communications, presenting to the Board of Trustees, and/or overseeing a variety of other aspects of the college counseling program, depending on the candidate’s background and skills.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate would possess a Master’s degree and a minimum of three years of college counseling or related experience. A background in college admissions and college counseling office leadership experience is strongly preferred. The most compelling candidates will possess the willingness and desire to work as a collaborative team member; a robust work ethic; outstanding organization and time-management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; creativity; humor; and the ability to effectively engage with a diverse group of students, parents and guardians, faculty, and administrators.

Compensation: Reporting to the Dean of College & Academic Counseling, this is a 10-month, full-time exempt position with a flexible start date of January, 2027. Moses Brown offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to our faculty and staff. Compensation is based on the number of years of experience.

To apply: To apply, please visit the Moses Brown employment page at www.mosesbrown.org, where you can upload a resume, a cover letter that serves as a statement of interest, a statement of educational philosophy, and the names and contact information for 3 references. Once we have read and discussed applications, we will be in touch with select candidates to arrange interviews.