College Counselor

Job Description

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. We embrace the mission of Jesus Christ: to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community. Together, as educators, students, and parents, we move forward in faith to shape and inspire our students to be leaders in their communities today and tomorrow.

We are seeking applicants for a full-time College Counselor position starting July 2026.

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REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in counseling or relevant field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in high school college counseling preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
College Counseling
Offer up-to-date information regarding the current college admissions climate and relevant trends to the entire school (educators, parents, students, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders).
Co-facilitate presentations and discussions regarding college selection, application, standardized testing, college admissions, and the financial aid process for grades 9-12 students and parents.
Advise, guide, and support the assigned caseload of seniors and their families each year through the college search and application process, including essay consultation, course selection, standardized testing options, and decision-making process.
Meet with students and families regarding college readiness, as needed.
Manage the submission of required college application documents for each student including writing effective letters of recommendation and communicating with colleges throughout the process as needed.
Cultivating relationships with college representatives throughout the application process.
Academic Support
Advise students and parents on course selection each year.
Ensure all students earn state and Gibbons requirements for graduation and meet minimum college admissions requirements.
Offer support to students who are struggling academically.
Partner with Educators and Learning Support Specialist to support student academic success.
Social/Emotional Support
Advise and educate the school community on grade/age-appropriate social/emotional issues impacting 9-12 grade students.

Share students of concern with the administration to proactively address concerns.
Provide triage and counseling support for students struggling with immediate social/emotional crises in partnership with our Emotional and Mental Health Counselor as needed.
Partner with the team of Deans of Students, the Learning Support Specialist, and the Emotional and Mental Health Counselor to support students in need
Additional Responsibilities
Proctor standardized tests as assigned.

Spearhead nomination and application process for competitive scholarships, ROTC, summer programs, etc. as necessary

Other duties as assigned.
This position will report to the Director of College Counseling.

About the Employer

Cardinal Gibbons High School is a college preparatory school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. We embrace the mission of Jesus Christ: to form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community.