College Counselor (Grades 10–12) - Pool Posting

About the Role

The College Counselor will collaborate with the Director of Student Wellbeing and the Deans team to design and implement programs that support student well-being and effectively guide students through the college application process. The primary goal of the Deans team is to foster a sense of belonging by creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning community.

The College Counselor regularly meets with students to provide mentorship and strategic coaching and serves as a conduit among students, families, and MAI colleagues. By being responsive to student needs, this role promotes balance, well-being, and a coordinated network of support. Reporting to the Director of Student Wellbeing, the College Counselor works in close partnership to align college counseling initiatives with broader student support structures, including Personal Learning Plans and holistic student development frameworks.

Along with the Deans team, you will help students realize their postsecondary goals and guide them on the best path toward college admissions and/or career readiness. This role provides resources on college options, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities; assists families and students in filtering and evaluating the best-fit college choices; and offers guidance as students prepare to transition into their first year of postsecondary education.

What You Will Do

• Provide vision, leadership, and coordination for all college counseling initiatives, ensuring alignment with student well-being and holistic support frameworks
• Guide students and families through the college search, admissions, and decision-making process, providing one-on-one and group counseling, workshops, and resources on financial aid, scholarships, and career readiness
• Partner closely with the Deans team and the Director of Student Wellbeing to develop and implement the college counseling curriculum
• Foster a culture of belonging and curiosity among students
• Build strong relationships with colleges, universities, and community partners
• Oversee program evaluation and lead continuous improvements
• Serve as a liaison among students, families, and faculty to ensure each learner is supported academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the college preparation journey

Who You Are

• An experienced college counselor with a proven ability to guide students and families through complex admissions processes and athletic recruitment, including NCAA eligibility requirements
• Understand—or are eager to learn—the unique challenges facing student-athletes and can help them balance academics, athletics, and personal growth
• Bring ownership, humility, and a collaborative mindset, actively seeking feedback and valuing relationships as the foundation for student success
• Demonstrate courage, sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to lifelong learning, approaching new challenges with curiosity and innovation
• Use technology thoughtfully to enhance communication, collaboration, and student engagement while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning community

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000-$95,000
• Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more