Associate Director of College Counseling | Fall 2026 at Mount Vernon School – Atlanta, Georgia

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.

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 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.

• 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

• 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
  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years of experience as a high school college counselor or in holistic college admissions
• Prior experience supporting or recruiting international students is a plus (preferred)
• 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

Start Date | July 1, 2026

This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion.

The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.