College & Career Counselor

Position Overview

MCI is seeking a dedicated and experienced College & Career Counselor to join our Academic Office team beginning September 2026. The ideal candidate brings excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a genuine passion for guiding young people toward their futures, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, student-centered environment. This role calls for a proactive self-starter who can manage a caseload of students with both compassion and efficiency, collaborate with faculty, and champion the academic and post-secondary success of every student they serve. All faculty members are also expected to contribute meaningfully to the co-curricular life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• College & Career Counseling:
  • Guide approximately 50 seniors through the college application process, military pathways, and workforce planning, including writing individualized recommendation letters
  • Support underclassmen with thoughtful course selection, academic schedule building, and long-term post-secondary planning
  • Publicize scholarship opportunities, coordinate student applications, and prepare all materials for internal and external selection processes
• Student Support & Collaboration:
  • Participate in 504, IEP, and parent-teacher meetings to address academic needs and post-secondary planning
  • Collaborate with the Student Wellness Center to support students through their social, emotional, and physical wellness needs
  • Coordinate and host parent and student events on topics such as financial aid, college transition, 8th-grade orientation, and technical center partnerships
• Testing & Assessment Coordination:
  • Coordinate on-site testing programs including NWEA, AP, PSAT, SAT, STAR, and various placement assessments
• Community & Professional Engagement:
  • Travel regularly to college campuses and actively participate in professional counseling organizations
  • Attend department and faculty meetings; engage in school-wide professional development

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) required; Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with a multicultural student body of diverse interests, needs, and abilities
• High proficiency with educational technology, including PowerSchool and social media platforms for student outreach
• Familiarity with SchooLinks college & career planning software preferred
• Exemplary collaboration, communication, and organizational skills—with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong desire to contribute to an independent residential school community

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)