Posted: Oct 29, 2025
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Director of College Counseling

Regents School of Austin - Austin, TX
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A
Administration

The Director of College Counseling is responsible for leading the college counseling department of the School of Rhetoric. This includes providing academic and college advising to a caseload of approximately 170 students (grades 9 - 12) regarding college opportunities and coordinating assistance during the application process. This person oversees a full-time associate director of college counseling, who has the other half of students, as well as a part-time administrative assistant.

PRINCIPLES FOR CONDUCTING WORK

  • Live out a Christian lifestyle and manner in all work

  • Effective prioritization according to non-urgent, but important matters

  • Proactive anticipation of any interruptions in the business flow that could lead to misunderstandings

  • Be courteous and kind to everyone under all circumstances

  • Maintain clear communication channels to the students, employees and parents

  • Be able to manage the flow of paperwork in an orderly manner

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Overseeing College Counseling Program

  • Meeting with students, parents, college representatives

  • Advocating for our students with colleges

  • Developing programing for parents and students to learn about the college application process

  • Ensuring key documents and recommendation letters are delivered on time and in high quality

  1. Academic Advising

  • Helping students and families navigate their SOR academic experience with an eye towards graduation requirements as well as their college goals

  1. Standardized Testing

  • Helps arrange the school-wide taking of various standardized tests

  1. End of Year Events

  • Help direct academic awards ceremonies as well as support leadership in Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies

  1. Regular Updates

  • Help create and update the school’s annual Academic Profile

  • Prepare monthly updates for Head of SOR and annual report in May for Head of School

  • Prepare and manage annual budget for the College Office

  • Maintain and update college website as necessary

  • Monthly communication with parents and students regarding various college topics of interest (e.g. newsletter)

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • 3-5 years minimum experience in college admissions or high school college counseling preferred

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

  • Familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of a classical Christian school

  • Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population

  • Advanced Knowledge of colleges and their academic programs, admission policies, and financial aid procedures.