High School College Counselor

Nord Anglia Education

place Houston, 77071

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Counseling, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

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Internship

Job Posting Date: 20 Apr 2026

Location: Houston, US

Job ID: 9267

School: The Village School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

Position Summary / Job Goals:

The Department Head of College Counseling leads and manages the school’s college counseling program, ensuring high-quality, student-centered guidance for students and families throughout the university application process.

This role provides strategic oversight of advising systems, supports counselors in case management and professional development, and collaborates with school leadership to ensure students are well prepared for post-secondary pathways.

Qualifications / Training:

Training in effective college counseling instructional methods
Experience teaching a high school college counseling curriculum

Experience / Knowledge:

Minimum of three years of college counseling experience preferred
Strong understanding of university application processes and post-secondary pathways
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Experience analyzing data related to student outcomes, applications, and admissions trends
Ability to work effectively in a diverse, international school environment

Attributes:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong listening skills and ability to respond thoughtfully to student and parent needs

Reports to / Evaluated by:

High School Director

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

College Counseling Program Leadership

Lead and manage the College Counseling department, ensuring consistency, clarity, and quality across all grade levels
Design and oversee a structured college counseling program with defined milestones, timelines, and expectations
Ensure students and families have access to accurate resources, guidance, and feedback throughout the application process
Maintain ethical, student-centered advising practices aligned with best practices

Student and Family Support

Oversee student advising, including individual counseling, application planning, and decision-making
Support counselors with caseload management and complex cases
Ensure timely, professional communication with parents and intervene when necessary
Use feedback from students and families to enhance the counseling experience

Team Leadership and Professional Culture

Build and maintain a collaborative, high-performing counseling team
Onboard, mentor, and support new counselors
Facilitate regular team meetings for alignment and continuous improvement
Provide ongoing feedback to maintain high standards of advising and professionalism

Data, Strategy and Outcomes

Collect and analyze data related to applications, acceptances, matriculation, and student outcomes
Use insights to refine strategies and improve program effectiveness
Coordinate submission of IB results and required documentation to universities
Monitor admissions trends to inform stakeholders

Events and Community Engagement

Plan and oversee college-related events (e.g., fairs, workshops, parent sessions)
Coordinate with internal and external partners to expand student exposure to post-secondary options
Represent the department at key school events

Collaboration and School Leadership

Partner with leadership and academic teams to align counseling timelines with curriculum
Support college-readiness initiatives across grade levels
Serve as the primary liaison between College Counseling and school leadership

Budget and Resource Management

Manage the department budget
Oversee selection and maintenance of counseling platforms, tools, and resources

Village Believes that Effective Employees are:

Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

TO APPLY:

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.