Associate Director of College Counseling | Fall 2026

The Mount Vernon School•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. The Team Founded on the premise that individual student learning journeys are the most important component of the college application process, the Mount Vernon College Counseling team works closely with Upper School students, beginning in Grade 9, to customize the college search, and ultimately craft for colleges and universities a compelling account of a student’s successes, passions, and priorities up to this point in their career. This particular position may include supporting some students who are primarily online. The Role The Associate Director of College Counseling at The Mount Vernon School will round out a team of five college counselors who support a graduating class of roughly 130 students. The Associate Director of College Counseling will work closely under the direction of the Executive Director of Graduate and Student Success, ultimately reporting to the Head of Upper School. This dynamic candidate will collaborate to provide comprehensive guidance through the college admission process and assist with the experiential learning mission of the Upper School. This particular position may include supporting some students who are primarily online.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
5+ years of experience as a high school college counselor or in holistic college admissions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced, rigorous school setting
A bias toward collaboration, with the ability to work independently
Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments
Knowing and Valuing Students
Culturally proficient & equity literate
A track record of giving high-quality, Responsive Feedback
Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting or recruiting international students is a plus (preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of between 30-40 students in both Grades 11 and Grade 12
Collaborate with team members to lead small-group counseling sessions with students in Grades 9 and 10
Collaborate with current team members to develop and implement thoughtful and effective college counseling strategies and innovative programming in the context of Mount Vernon
Stay abreast of current admissions and counseling trends through reading and research
Work to advance the strategic vision and mission of Mount Vernon, as outlined in our strategic plan
Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity in alignment with Mount Vernon’s IDEA statement
Maintain membership in professional associations and actively build a professional network
Participate in tours of universities and partner with Mount Vernon’s admission team for school tours and events
Execute programming such as a Graduation, Senior Retreat, College Panel Night, Financial Aid Night, and more
Support students via essay brainstorming and review, letters of recommendation, and resume crafting
Work to support students in respect to internships, portfolios, and other enrichment endeavors
Assist with standardized testing, such as the administration of the PSAT and AP exams
Teaching college writing focused course for juniors
Cultivate relationships via coaching, teaching, advising, or study hall responsibilities outside of college counseling