The Associate Director of College Counseling is a key member of both the College Counseling team and the Upper School faculty, operating under the guidance of the Co-Directors of College Counseling.

First and foremost, the Associate Director is a dedicated college counselor who advises a specific cohort of students in each class. They build strong, personal relationships with their students and families by using an individualized approach that reinforces our core philosophy: the goal of finding the right college "fit" is unique for every student.

In addition to counseling, the Associate Director also takes a leadership role in specific, focused aspects of the college counseling department (ex: financial aid, athletics, communication, etc). This role is essential in supporting the overall mission and vision of Wyoming Seminary and the College Counseling Office.

Responsibilities:

• Guides and oversees all aspects of the college search and admissions process for an appropriate caseload of students to help them identify the best match schools for their interests, abilities, and needs.
• Provides outreach to students and parents through workshops, webinars, presentations, school events, social media, websites, and alumni connections.
• Understands the landscape of current college admission and counseling trends through 
• reading and research, membership in professional associations, participation in campus visits and tours, and extensive networking with college admissions and college counseling colleagues. A Sem counselor builds relationships with college representatives by hosting them on our campus, visiting college campuses, and participating in conferences and committees.
• Works in SCOIR, our web-based college counseling management system, and helps to prepare reports and presentations for faculty, alumni, and the Board of Trustees. 
• The Associate Director represents College Counseling at school functions, conferences, presentations, and professional development opportunities, on committees, and in the community.
• Participates fully in the life of the school by teaching 1-2 sections, coaching, or leading other campus extracurriculars and initiatives. Takes on other tasks as assigned by the Co-Directors of College Counseling, Head of Upper School, or the Head of School at Wyoming Seminary.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in college counseling or college admissions and a Master’s degree are strongly preferred.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; a familiarity with the goals, objectives, and mission of Wyoming Seminary. This includes a strong interest in student-centered work and a clear commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational competence, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A team player and a self-starter who can collaborate effectively and think independently.
• A lively sense of humor, strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a willingness to become a fully invested member of our community are essential.

The Associate Director is a 12-month, full-time position with on-campus expectations when school is in session and flexible caseload work during vacations and the summer, including correspondence, meetings, workshops, college visits, document preparation, and writing. 

To apply for the position, please send your cover letter and resume to Rachel Bartron, Head of Upper School, Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704-3593, or employment@wyomingseminary.org by November 12, 2025.

Wyoming Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship, and financial aid programs, athletic or other school-administered programs, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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