Assistant Director of College Counseling at St. Paul's School for Boys

Assistant Director of College Counseling at St. Paul's School for BoysSep 16 2026School Overview Voted one of Baltimore's top workplaces, the St. Paul's Schools is a family of independent schools located in Brooklandville, Maryland. With more than 1,400 students from ages 6 weeks to grade 12, St. Paul's Pre and Lower School (coed), St. Paul's School for Boys, and St. Paul's School for Girls share a 120-acre campus, an Episcopal affiliation, and a focus on developing confident, well-balanced students who will use their education and ethics to improve the world. A coordinated structure allows The St. Paul's Schools to preserve the small school feel within each school while sharing resources and certain programs to maximize opportunities for students. With St. Paul's unique model, boys and girls are taught together and separately at just the right times in their development.  The St. Paul's School is a community that leads with love and creates and a community of authentic belonging. St. Paul's School for Boys, founded in 1849, is a college-preparatory day school serving boys in grades 5 through 12. The school's mission, "Seek truth, knowledge, and excellence; live by faith, compassion, and integrity," is the daily standard for all members of our community. St. Paul's School for Boys' students are thoughtful young men who thrive in an educational community that emphasizes strong relationships, personal growth, and the collective pursuit of integrity. Opportunity Statement The Assistant Director of College Counseling supports boys and their families through every stage of the college search, application, and admission process. This role partners closely with faculty, advisors, and staff across the school community to promote each student's academic, personal, and social growth. Additionally, the Assistant Director is expected to build strong relationships with college admissions officers and develop a deep understanding of higher education institutions through ongoing collaboration and outreach. In addition to their college counseling responsibilities, this professional is expected to be actively engaged in the broader school community through supporting the mission of the school, building positive relationships with students, families and colleagues and contributing to the school life through committees, events, and activities. This is a 10 month position. What You'll Do · Meet regularly with students and families to provide personalized guidance on course selection, standardized testing, extracurricular involvement, summer opportunities, and developing a well-balanced college list. · Participate in divisional and school-wide meetings; represent the office in lieu of director when needed. · Support students through the application process, including essay review, interview preparation, and completion of school forms and recommendations. · Write and submit school reports and recommendation letters that highlight each student's accomplishments, strengths, and character. · Collaborate with faculty, coaches, administration, and staff to deliberate a holistic understanding of each student to support them through their admissions process. · Implement appropriate programming for students and parents (e.g., athletic liasion, college nights, workshops, mock interviews). · Build and maintain strong relationships with college admission representatives through campus visits, professional networks, and hosting events that expand opportunities for students. · Communicate proactively, clearly, and in a timely manner with students, families, and faculty regarding deadlines, requirements, and trends in college admission. · Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and administrators to support adolescent males and foster a deeper understanding of their experiences throughout the college admissions process. · Continue to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with counterparts at St. Paul's School for Girls. · Stay current with changes in higher education and admission practices by attending conferences, visiting campuses, and engaging in professional networks. · Confidence in using appropriate technology and resources, such as SCOIR, College Money Method, Teams. · Contribute to other school programs and activities as appropriate and serve as a positive representative of the school's mission and values. Who You Are · Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education, counseling, or a related field preferred. · Minimum of three years of experience in college counseling, college admissions, or a related field. · Strong ability to build relationships with students, families, colleagues, and higher-education professionals. · Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work independently. · Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. At St. Paul's Schools, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and contributions. We believe that diversity enriches education, empowering students to reach their fullest potential. By embracing a culture of inclusion, we prepare our students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world. We stand firmly against all forms of prejudice, including those related to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical appearance. The St. Paul's Schools has a compensation scale based on direct years of experience and degree held. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education and skills. For this opportunity, our salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside of the range shown. In addition, full-time team members gain access to our robust benefits package designed to support your well-being, inside and outside of work. This includes a competitive healthcare package (medical, dental, and vision), disability protection, participation in our 403(b) retirement plan which has an immediate employer contribution and a generous time off package, including wellness days because we believe you may need a day off 'just because!'. Beyond the basics, we offer extras like a lunch stipend, access to multiple fitness centers on campus and professional development experiences to continue your learning. In addition, full-time employees who choose The St. Paul's Schools for their children's educational journey, are eligible to receive a tuition remission benefit. Your salary will be commensurate with your experience and reflect the value you bring to our team.Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of references to Shannon Duckett, Executive Director of Human Resources, at sduckett@stpaulsmd.org. The St. Paul's Schools is an equal opportunity employer.