Aquatics Director and Swim Coach/CPO - The Stony Brook School
Stony Brook, NY
About the Job
The Stony Brook School, a distinguished independent, faith-based boarding school, seeks a 12-month, full time associate director of college counseling with extensive knowledge of the college admissions process to join a dynamic and collaborative team. This position will begin on July 1st, 2024.
The ideal candidate will possess the enthusiasm, dedication, and desire to effectively guide both students and parents through the college application process. The Stony Brook School believes strongly in the idea of fit, matching the needs of students with the college. Therefore, the college counselor must possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to not only asses students strengths, but also be able to see the potential in each student. The college counselor will work closely with both the Director and Assistant Director in fulfilling and enhancing the vision and mission of the college counseling department.
The ideal applicant will possess:
- A profound alignment with the Christian mission of our school, including a desire to mentor students and to challenge students to understand themselves in light of Christian teachings.
- 3-5 years of experience in college counseling or college admissions is preferred.
- Exceptional writing and communications skills , with a talent for providing constructive feedback on student writing.
- A high degree of emotional intelligence, energy, and a collaborative and empathetic spirit.
- Sensitivity to the needs of students and parents throughout the college application process.
- A Commitment to diversity, unity, and belonging, advocating for each students unique identity and priorities.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the flexibility to work evenings and weekends during critical application periods.
- Proficiency in computer skills
- Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree (or higher) preferred.
We are committed to attracting and retaining top-quality faculty and staff by offering highly competitive salaries, commensurate to experience and education. Our robust and comprehensive employment package includes free premiums for medical and dental insurance coverage, a Defined Contribution 403(b) plan with immediate vesting, a school-paid group term Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policies, professional development opportunities, free meals while school is in session, and a generous paid leave policy for vacation, personal, sick days, and holidays.
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