JOB DESCRIPTION: The College Placement Coordinator/Wellness Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the academic, post-secondary, social-emotional, and developmental growth of students through a comprehensive counseling program aligned with the school’s mission and values. Working collaboratively with students, families, faculty, administrators, and outside professionals, the counselor fosters a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes college readiness, student well-being, academic success, and personal growth. The ideal candidate is committed to helping students navigate their educational journey while preparing them for future opportunities and lifelong success.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with college counseling and selective college admissions preferred
- Passion for working with young people and supporting academic success and college readiness
- Experience working with middle and/or high school students in a college preparatory or independent school setting preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related field required; Master’s degree, certification, and/or licensure preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with students, families, faculty, and administrators
- Strong understanding of adolescent development and student wellness
- Ability to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and personal growth
- Ability to help students balance academic expectations with personal well-being
- Excellent organizational skills, professionalism, and discretion
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered community
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
College Counseling:
- Manage a caseload and guide students through the college search, application, and decision-making process
- Support students in developing balanced, individualized college lists aligned with academic, personal, and financial goals
- Assist students and families through the application process, including essay writing support, scholarship exploration, and financial aid applications
- Collaborate and communicate with families throughout their daughter’s college application journey
- Plan and deliver college counseling programs, workshops, and informational sessions
- Coordinate college representative visits and on-campus admissions events
- Administer standardized testing, including the SAT, PSAT, and AP exams
- Plan and organize the Linden Hall Career Fair
- Connect students with summer learning and enrichment opportunities
- Coordinate and oversee dual enrollment programming
- Stay current on college admissions trends and best practices
- Collaborate with academic leadership to maintain the school profile and related college counseling materials
- Track and analyze college admission outcomes to support program improvement
- Build and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives
- Teach college counseling or post-secondary planning courses as assigned
Academic & Student Life Support:
- Partner with the Director of Student Affairs and academic leadership to support advisory programming, student wellness initiatives, and student transition support
- Assist with new student orientation and onboarding in collaboration with the Student Life Office
- Plan and facilitate educational programming for students, families, and faculty related to student wellness, academic planning, and post-secondary preparation
Student Support & Counseling:
- Provide regular counseling and check-ins to support student well-being
- Coordinate student support services and communicate with families, providers, and school staff
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in evening and weekend student programming and community events as needed
- Support additional advising, student support, or community responsibilities as assigned
Linden Hall is deeply committed to diversity and an inclusive curriculum and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, and beliefs.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Head of School or another appropriate administrator. Linden Hall reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of required background checks and clearances. These may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, child abuse clearance, FBI fingerprinting, and any other relevant certifications or screenings as required by the position. All clearances must be obtained and approved prior to the start date.
Clearances Required
- PA Child Abuse (Act 153)
- PA State Police (Act 34)
- FBI Fingerprint (Act 114)
Pre-Employment Training Requirements
Candidates selected for this position must complete all mandatory pre-employment training prior to their start date. This may include, but is not limited to: onboarding orientation, safety and compliance training, and any role-specific certifications or modules required by the department or organization.
Interested candidates should submit by email a cover letter and resume to Chris Fultz at [email protected] with the subject line "College Placement Coordinator/Wellness Counselor."
