Upper Division Counselor

Upper Division Counselor working with a caseload of juniors and seniors.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
Master’s Degree in Counseling and a PPS certification preferred
3+ years experience in a Counselor role at the high school level 3-5 years minimum experience working in college admissions or high school college counseling

Such alternative or additional qualifications as may be deemed appropriate

Responsibilities include:

Provide comprehensive, individualized personal and college counseling to juniors and seniors and their families to support their academic and social-personal challenges and their educational journey and overall well-being

Communicate and collaborate with teachers, administrators and parents regarding student progress and concerns

Collaborate with other counselors, Director of the Academic Resource Center, and the wellness counselor to address student needs and overall counseling concerns

Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies and therapists when needed

Write thoughtful, detailed, and compelling letters of recommendations and coordinate and submit student profiles for college applications 

Collaboratively plan department events, including college representative visits, speaker series, mock interviews, test preparation programs, and financial planning events 

Steward relationships with domestic and international colleges and universities

Stay current on college admission trends through professional development, campus visits, and active participation in regional & national organizations (ex: NACAC, WACAC)

Participate fully in the Serra community by attending meetings, serving on committees, and contributing to school-wide initiatives.