Executive Director of College Counseling, Guidance & Student Success

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of College Counseling, Guidance & Student Success to lead and strengthen its student support and college counseling programs. The role involves building a coordinated, measurable support framework, supervising and developing counselors and support staff, and ensuring students and families receive timely, empathetic guidance. The Executive Director will establish consistent case-management practices, improve collaboration with faculty, and oversee counseling processes, testing coordination, family communication, and program evaluation. They will also guide a proactive college counseling program, use student and placement data to inform decisions, and report outcomes to school leadership. Candidates should have at least seven years of progressive school counseling experience, including supervisory or department leadership, and a record of building programs and systems. Required expertise includes student support frameworks, academic and social-emotional interventions, crisis response, and support for students with learning differences and accommodations. Applicants must hold a master’s degree in school counseling or a related field and have, or be eligible for, New York State School Counselor certification. Experience coaching and evaluating counselors, knowledge of selective college admissions, and engagement with professional counseling associations are also required. Experience in a Catholic or independent school, familiarity with student information and college counseling platforms, data analysis skills, leadership certifications, and Spanish proficiency are preferred.