Director of College Admissions Advising Job Listing at Rochambeau, The French International School in Bethesda, MD (Job ID 20056293)

Description

Director of College Admissions Advising 

Reports to: Director of the Secondary School

Salary: $75,000 - $87,000 based on credentials and experience

THE SCHOOL: Rochambeau, a coeducational day school, offers an exceptional blend of the French curriculum and a robust English program, IB, and MYP programs to a diverse student body of about 1,200, from Preschool to 12th grade. Our school thrives on diversity, housing over 80 nationalities. We steadfastly promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of College Admissions Advising is tasked with advising and preparing students for successful transitions to higher education institutions worldwide. This involves strategic program development, leadership in admissions advising, and a dedication to enhancing students' personal and academic growth. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: These are representative duties and do not encompass every aspect of the role. You may be required to perform additional or differing duties if they are related, similar, or logically assigned to the position. At Rochambeau, we value our school-based and in-person work environment for all faculty and staff. We believe on-site collaboration fuels our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational environment. This in-person interaction is integral to our school values, allowing us to engage more fully, communicate effectively, and cultivate a strong community spirit.

Admissions Advising Program Development: 

• Continue to develop a dynamic college admission advising program to boost students' readiness for global higher education by enhancing their cultural competence, soft skills, and digital literacy. This effort includes guiding students through the entire application process—understanding SAT/ACT, TOEFL/IELTS requirements, crafting compelling application essays, securing impactful recommendations, and navigating financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Inform students and their families about critical deadlines, ethical standards, and their roles in the admissions journey. Manage the recommendation letters and oversee the school's Scoir platform, ensuring accurate data management, test data importation, and document transmission. Coordinate the collection of essential application documents like transcripts and teacher recommendations, personally drafting 30-40 recommendation letters annually and collaborating with faculty for predicted grades. Supervise in orchestrating PSAT 10, PSAT, SAT School Day, and AP Exams.
• Oversee a team of college admissions advisors and a registrar
• Continue the high trend of acceptance rate of seniors into colleges and universities. Enhance the acceptance rate of seniors into international colleges over the next academic year by implementing tailored workshops on international admissions requirements, facilitating cultural exchange programs, and fostering strategic partnerships with international institutions, assessed by tracking the number of seniors admitted to international colleges and universities compared to the previous year's data. 
• Establish and maintain tracking metrics for alumni.

Leadership in Professional Development and Team Management: Guide the admissions advising team to achieve a high job satisfaction rate. Keep current with admissions trends and news by holding membership in professional organizations and attending professional development opportunities with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC).

Partnership Expansion and Global Citizenship: Successfully promote and enhance enrollment by establishing and nurturing a partnership with Montgomery College's Dual Enrollment program within the first year.  

Career Exploration and Financial Planning: Integrate career exploration and financial literacy into counseling services, ensuring students are well-informed about potential career paths and the financial aspects of higher education.

Enhanced Parental Engagement: Implement workshops and seminars for parents within the first six months to enhance their ability to support their children's educational and career decisions effectively.

Attendance & Punctuality: Reliable, consistent attendance is required and an essential function of all staff positions. Employees must be punctual and dependable to meet their department and Rochambeau's needs. Work and service are interrupted when employees are absent or tardy, and an additional burden is placed on colleagues. Attendance and reliability are important factors in evaluating individual performance and continued employment.

Core Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Education, Counseling Psychology, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or related fields, preferred.
• Extensive Experience in College Admissions: Demonstrated track record of success in college admissions advising, with at least 5 years of experience in guiding students through the application process for US-based and international colleges and universities.
• In-depth Knowledge of Admission Criteria: Comprehensive understanding of the admission criteria for US-based and international colleges and universities, including familiarity with standardized testing requirements, extracurricular activities, and personal statement preparation.
• Data Analysis and Goal Setting: Proficiency in analyzing admission data and trends to inform strategic decision-making, with a proven ability to set and achieve measurable goals for improving acceptance rates.
• Cultural Competence and Global Perspective: Sensitivity to cultural differences and a global perspective on higher education, enabling effective support for students from diverse backgrounds seeking admission to US-based and international colleges and universities.
• Demonstrated leadership in post-secondary school educational admissions process and team management.
• Proficiency in digital literacy, and soft skills development strategies.
• Commitment to promoting mental health, wellness, and ethical decision-making.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and technology integration skills. 
• Experience with the French Baccalauréat system and/or IB system desired.
• Knowledge of the French language is a plus.

Rochambeau is committed to adhering to ADA guidelines and providing reasonable employee accommodations. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We are dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce that mirrors our student body and embracing cultural competency within our international community. 

Fore immediate consideration, please emaail your cover letter and current resume to: hr@rochambeau.org