Interim College Counselor - Mercy High School at Archdiocese of San Francisco Department of Catholic Schools

Job Summary

Job Summary

Mercy High School, Burlingame Position Description Job Title: Interim College Counselor Department: Counseling Reports To: Counseling Department Chair and Assistant Head of School for Academics FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried Employee Prepared By: Natalie Cirigliano-Brosnan Preparation Date: May 2023 Summary: Within the context of the tradition and charism of the Sisters of Mercy, supportive of the Mission and Values of Mercy High School and Catholic Church teachings and doctrine, the College Counselor reports to the Assistant Head of School for Academics and the Counseling Department Chair and is responsible for supporting the college counseling needs of our community by providing a program which focuses on the major aspects of the career counseling and college planning/placement process. With a goal of 100% college acceptance, the College Counselor works in coordination with various stakeholders to assist students in discovering their strengths and interests and finding institutions of higher learning which will meet these interests, strengths and values. The College Counselor designs and directs a program of activities to assist students with college planning including: academic preparation for college, meeting both graduation and college acceptance requirements, college searches, school and financial aid application, scholarship searches, testing, recommendations, and transition to college. Qualifications: The Interim College Counselor should provide leadership and college counseling oversight. To perform the job successfully, the individual should be able to lead with a gentle firmness, displaying compassion and empathy while treating all stakeholders with dignity. The individual should be a strong colleague who communicates with warmth and transparency, who honors confidentiality, and sees great value in the parent-school partnership. The Interim College Counselor must enjoy working with teenagers; have a desire to support young women

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