Associate Director of College Counseling (part-time)

About the School

Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. GDS was founded by seven changemaker families who envisioned a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to respect and care for others. Believing that diversity is a critical foundation for the most transformational learning, they established a school where all children would be welcomed, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.

Today, the School’s philosophy and programs strongly reflect its roots. GDS fosters a community of belonging while lifting up every student’s unique gifts, building in each the capacity for compassion, leadership, and creating positive change. 1125 engaged and talented PK-12 students across three divisions love to learn and learn to change the world in GDS’s exciting urban campus with its outstanding facilities. Recognized as one the most dynamic educational institutions in our capital city and nation, GDS today is in a uniquely attractive position, with a deeply-felt and lived history, clear mission, and genuine openness to the possibilities that lie ahead.

About the Position
 

DEPARTMENT: High School College Counseling 
REPORTS TO: Director of College Counseling
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA: Exempt
TYPE OF ROLE: Part-time 
START DATE: January 2027 (or sooner)
COMPENSATION:  $ 45,000 - $58,000 annually (based on experience)
BENEFITS: Eligible
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and preference will be given to early applications.
 

Georgetown Day  School, an independent day school in Washington, D.C., invites applications for an Associate Director of College Counseling. The College Counseling team at GDS is a mission-driven, collaborative group that guides students and families through the college process with a focus on equity, wellness and balance. Our philosophy of equitable and accessible college counseling centers on student empowerment, self-advocacy and authentic self-reflection. 

The Associate Director will work as part of a team, expertly guiding students to identify colleges and universities that match their goals and values, developing strong relationships with students and families, and providing sound advice at every step of the college process. As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Advise and support approximately 18 students through all phases of the college process. Counseling students and families with empathy and compassion through the stresses and challenges of the college search, application and enrollment process.

Play a key role in the development of an inclusive and forward-thinking college counseling program in collaboration with school leadership.

Write detailed, personal and incisive letters of recommendation in support of counselees.

Communicate clearly and effectively with students and parents on all issues and trends related to college admissions, standardized testing and financial aid.

Work closely with the College Counseling team to organize and run college counseling events and to develop new programming.

Stay abreast of new programs and policies at colleges and universities through professional conferences, college tours, networking and reading of relevant publications.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with admissions officers at a wide array of colleges and universities.

Represent GDS (its curriculum, mission and students) to colleges and universities in a manner that highlights the unique attributes of a GDS education. 

Participate fully in the life of the school through faculty meetings, in-service learning opportunities, and academic advising.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities 

Additional duties outside this description may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications 

Education and Experience

B.A. or B.S. degree is required.

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in selective college admissions or college counseling is required.

Required Skills

Excellent communication skills - be a strong writer, a compelling speaker, a thoughtful listener, and have strong time-management skills. 

Displays empathy, flexibility, maturity, optimism, and a strong work ethic will be highly valued in this position. 

Energy to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment that encourages collaboration, mutual respect, compassion, and care.

Americans with Disability Specifications 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; see, talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To Apply 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.