College Counselor

Sacramento Country Day School, the leading independent school in Sacramento and throughout the region, seeks a High School College Counselor for the 2026-27 school year.  This is a full-time position with 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision premiums (for employee only). The annual salary range is $52,000 – 95,000, depending on education and experience.

Serving around 600 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Country Day’s mission is to “inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.”

Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities. Country Day proudly reflects our city; nearly 50% of our student body identify as people of color.

Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.  Our teachers are active in the school community, serving as advisors, trip chaperones, and coaches. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

 

Requirements

 

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

 

·      Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; graduate degrees preferred.

·      Experience and expertise that align with our college counseling program.

·      Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.

·      Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Country Day community.

·      Strong commitment to equity and inclusion.

 

Duties include the following:

·      Creating and facilitating programming for parents and students (parent meetings, college application workshops, Mock Admissions workshop, Financial Aid workshop)

·      Advising students on college applications. Writing highly personalized letters of recommendation

·      Maintaining communication with students and parents

·      Assisting the registrar with maintaining and verifying high school records

·      Facilitating college visits to SCDS

·      Participating in professional development: NACAC, WACAC, BAISCC, and others

·      Participating in college tours

·      Partnering with the admissions and marketing department to share philosophy and strength of the program

 

School requirements include a background check, First Aid/CPR training (school sponsored), and a negative TB result.

 

Equal opportunity employer:  Sacramento Country Day School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws (“Protected Status”).  SCDS’s equal employment practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three (3) references to Brooke Wells, Head of High School, at resume@saccds.org.

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