Assistant for College Advising/coordinator of - New York, United States - The Brearley School

The Brearley School

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New York, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Assistant for College Advising/Coordinator of Testing, a full-time 12-month position, will play a key role in managing the daily administrative operations in the College Advising department.

Working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and reporting to the Director and Associate Director of College Advising, the Assistant will focus on supporting and executing the business of the office, with a particular focus on assisting with communication to colleges and universities, parents, students, and school personnel.

The position is also responsible for administering and proctoring extra time and make-up testing in-house under the direction of the Head of Upper School Student Life.

We seek someone who can maintain a high degree of confidentiality, is well-organized and pays extreme attention to details. Discretion and a commitment to Brearley's core values are paramount. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a working knowledge of Google Workspace. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and the anticipated start date is August 2024.

Responsibilities include:

Communication assistance

Produce and edit correspondence to parents, students and other community members
Contribute to the drafting of letters of recommendation for seniors
Edit and proofread letters of recommendation for seniors
Maintain junior/senior seminar portals and college advising webpage

Office management

Serve as scheduler for the Director and Associate Director of College Advising; greet students, parents and visitors
Organize and schedule 80+ college rep visits a year; greet visitors and ensure a productive and positive visit

Records management

Update student records in conjunction with the school registrar
Maintain college office records (computer and paper files)
Organize the process of school recommendation writing
Submit documents to colleges, including transcripts and letters of recommendation and manage all aspects of "Naviance," our college admission software system. Prior experience with Naviance is not necessary.

Testing and other events

Organize logistics for a variety of special events including parent nights and speakers
Support the School's AP and PSAT exam administration as well as any schoolbased SAT testing

As Upper School Testing Coordinator

Oversee, schedule and proctor makeup and extra time testing in the Upper School
Communicate protocols to students and faculty, safeguard tests, organize and process relevant paperwork and maintain statistics
Other duties and projects as assigned by the Head of Upper School Student Life

Salary

Based on experience, the salary range ranges from $27.40 to $29.30 per hour.

About the School

Founded in 1884, the school is a center of intellectual exuberance, attracting students from across and beyond New York City.

Our mission has long combined outstanding academics with an insistence on a larger purpose:
to cultivate in our students a commitment to the greater good. In pursuit of this goal, we actively strive to build, nurture and sustain a diverse faculty and student body.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and antiracist school community, and we expect our faculty, staff, students, parents, and trustees to pursue meaningful change through deliberate and measurable actions.

The Brearley School is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring exceptional, dedicated teachers of diverse backgrounds.

We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or any other state or federally-protected classification.