Dean and College Counselor - Grades 10-12
Dean and College Counselor - Grades 10-12
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Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Start date: August 1 2025
Avenues distinctive academic program makes our graduates uniquely compelling applicants for the most selective postsecondary pursuits. A Dean is a leader (also mentor cheerleader confidant and occasional toughlovegiver) who supports students wellbeing partners deeply with their families and supports their journey to whats next. Deans provide individualized support and expertise helping identify the best fit for students based on their passions and aspirations. Above all deans build powerful lasting relationships with students that extend for years during and then beyond their time at Avenues.
WHAT YOULL DO
Foster students wellbeing through powerful relationships and mentoring
Advise a caseload of students and their families across grades 1012. Your students will feel known mentored and supported; their families will rave about you.
Be a key mentor and supporter in the life of each of your students
Be a highly effective support system around the diverse challenges students encounter during high school
Ensure that Avenues effectively supports each student to thrive following through with colleagues and families to best support each unique individual
Teach and help refine an advisory curriculum focused on wellbeing and preparation for postsecondary success
Guide students to wellchosen greatfit selective pursuits after high school
Expertly guide the entire college process leading to students wisely choosing desirable selective postsecondary pursuits where theyll thrive
Ensure students and families feel well informed and prepared for the college process
Anchor the college process in powerful relationships with students and their families
Join a dynamic collaborative team
Enthusiastically contribute to a deans team dedicated to all Avenues students wellbeing
Be a relentlessly resourceful and collaborative colleague partnering with faculty student support division leaders and families on students success growth and happiness
Qualifications :
WHAT YOU BRING
If this role is for you youll read whats below and feel thats me!
You love and respect teenagers. You feel deeply passionate about supporting them to learn grow and thrive as people
Youre energized by both dimensions of this work: the holistic support for students and the strategic college counseling
You believe that going to college should be about finding a right match for each student
You can build deep relationships with high school students and their families as strong partnerships with families are key to student success
You have several years of experience in college counseling and/or admissions
You communicate in lucid compelling ways with a high level of accountability and responsiveness
You navigate difficult conversations with grace and empathy
You effectively handle multiple priorities in a fastmoving environment
Additional Information :
If hired for this position the annual salary range for this position is between $130000$160000. The salary may vary depending on your experience and skills. Competitive benefits for benefits eligible roles include medical dental life insurance 401K savings plan generous paid time off family forming benefits health and wellness benefits and more.
Avenues is deeply committed to diversity equity and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to uphold a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong are trusted and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities or groups to apply. Avenues offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.
Avenues upholds the highest standards for safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of children. As an essential aspect of this commitment all offers are contingent upon successful completion of careful reference and background checks.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
