Job Summary

GCE Lab School prepares high school students for success as citizens in our interconnected and multicultural world. Our model integrates subjects into thematic courses that invite students to investigate real-world questions in a collaborative, project-based learning environment. Classroom learning is augmented by weekly Field Experiences that engage students in the relevance of their academics, get them outside the classroom and connect them with their community, and ignite their curiosity about potential career paths.

In addition to working with a senior class of 10-16 students to identify and secure admission with best-fit colleges and gap-year programs and to discover merit- and need-based financial resources, the College Counselor will will develop and implement a comprehensive post-secondary planning program for students and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive program for post-graduate planning consistent with the values of the School and in the best interests of students, inclusive of higher education, gap-year programs, and other graduate opportunities
• Create and maintain a College Guide with dates, forms, essay samples, and other relevant information to support the college application process for families
• With student advisors and other members of the faculty, implement the program
• Coordinate standardized test preparation and ensure student registration for appropriate dates; help students and families understand their scores
• Host college information events, sometimes in the evening, for students and families
• Assist in the review and maintenance of student records, regarding academic performance and progress toward graduation
• Prepare and develop reports to be shared with the community and Board, as appropriate
• Build encouraging relationships with students and their families in the context of discovering compelling opportunities for their futures
• Write recommendations for rising seniors before school begins in the Fall
• Oversee and support faculty recommendations
• Coordinate visits to colleges and from program representatives
• Build strong relationships with college admissions officers and representatives
• Represent GCE at local and national conferences and workshops, as possible

Summary of Qualifications and Expectations

• BA required
• Experience working in a school environment
• Experience working in college counseling preferred
• Experience working in multicultural and multi-ethnic environments
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Skill with analyzing problems, identifying multiple solutions, anticipating consequences, and making recommendations in support of goals
• Established interest in progressive education
• Facility with technical tools, including Google suite, online common app, and application management platforms
• Entrepreneurial energy
• Living abroad/travel experiences preferred

Time & Place

In 2023-24, this is a part-time, 10-month position following GCE’s annual and weekly calendar. Position begins no later than August 1, 2023. In future years, it is likely to become a full-time role.

Process

• Submit Cover Letter & resume?
• Introductory virtual interview
• Submit writing sample (student recommendation)
• Onsite interview with Head of School & Faculty
• Background checks
• Reference checks

How to Apply

No phone calls please. Please send a cover letter and CV to careers@gcelabschool.org or reply through NAIS. We will contact those candidates we wish to interview. Equal Opportunity Employer.

About GCE Lab School

Using the city as a classroom, we embolden a community of socially responsible citizens to respond courageously to the world's biggest challenges. Our Global Citizenship Experience model integrates subjects into thematic courses that invite students to investigate real-world problems in a collaborative, project-based learning environment. Classroom learning is augmented by weekly Field Experiences that engage students in the relevance of their academics, get them outside the classroom and connect them with their community, and ignite their curiosity about potential job and career paths.

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