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Position: Director of College Placement
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Updated: January 2022
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Status: Full-time
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Yearly Term: 12 months
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Reporting Relationships:

Supervisor: Principal
Supervisor to: No direct reports

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Responsibilities:

• Continue development of a comprehensive, well-conceived, and effective four-year college counseling process that will guide students and parents through the college admissions process with the ultimate goal being an appropriate placement for each senior.
• Create an effective conference plan for individual students.
• Establish effective programs, group meetings and presentations for classes, parents, and students at critical junctures in the college counseling process.
• Work with students to establish goals and four-year academic plans.
• Work with faculty on completing teacher letters of recommendation and information/changes on Naviance.
• Maintain and actively participate in college-affiliated memberships such as National

Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Southern Association of College
Admission Counseling (SACAC), etc. to stay informed in matters impacting college counseling.

• Schedule visits and host college representatives to campus or virtually.
• Oversee the dissemination of all information regarding the college application process.
• Provide scholarship and financial aid information to school students and families.
• Confidentially notify Jrs & Srs of testing fee waiver eligibility.
• Assist students with college and scholarship applications.
• Complete in a timely manner all supporting documents required for students? applications.
• Work with the school registrar to keep accurate permanent records of students? testing and academic work.
• Assist the Director of Marketing and External Communications in maintaining the college-related web pages.
• Maintain and update college counseling reference library, both the physical and the online.
• Maintain and update student and class records in Naviance and continue to encourage effective use of this resource.
• Develop a High School Profile each fall.
• Work with other appropriate school personnel to determine college awards and nominations for certain scholarships/programs.*
• Collaborate with the athletics department regarding athletic recruitment.
• Maintain current records with NCAA Clearinghouse.
• Contribute, assist in the organization of, and participate in Senior Awards Ceremony,

Signing Day, and Graduation.

• Prepare and administer the college placement budget.
• Be the DSO for international students (works with PSDO & SEVIS site).
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Participate as an active member of the Administrative Team/Academic Council.
• Perform other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment as may be assigned by the Principal or Assistant Principal of Academics (such as advisory duties, committees, AdvancED accreditation work, etc.)

Qualifications:

• A desire to provide college advising within the framework of the mission of Loyola

College Prep

• A Master?s degree or equivalent is an advantage.
• Interpersonal skills in listening to, working with, communicating with students, parents, faculty and staff, and college admission personnel
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Trustworthiness and integrity with all constituencies
• Time-management and organizational skills so as to handle details, deadlines, programs, etc.
• Open-mindedness and willingness to assess current programs and develop new program elements to enrich the quality of the college placement program

* such as: DAR Good Citizen
Elks Student(s) of the Month
US Senate Youth Scholarship Program (work with SGA sponsor)
US Presidential Scholars Program
AFCEA Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha
LA Catholic Federal Credit Union Scholarship
For Juniors: Girls and Boys State

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location