Job Summary: 

Lake Highland's Upper School (US) seeks an Associate Dean of College Counseling who serves as a key leader within the College and Career Office and supports the Dean of College Counseling in the implementation and management of a comprehensive, student-centered college counseling program. This role combines direct student advising with significant responsibility for departmental programming, communications, and internal initiatives. The Associate Dean plays a central role in designing and executing college counseling events, workshops, and strategic projects, while maintaining a caseload of students and families. 

This is a full-time, fully benefited, 12-month, exempt position. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a writing-intensive discipline preferred. 
• Minimum of five years of experience in college counseling, selective college admissions, or a closely related field required. 
• Experience in an independent or college preparatory school environment preferred. 
• Active involvement in professional college counseling organizations preferred.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

LHP conducts background checks, including fingerprinting (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) and drug testing, and may use a third-party administrator. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Lake Highland Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Lake Highland Preparatory School

About Lake Highland Preparatory School Lake Highland Preparatory School is Central Florida’s premier, private, college preparatory school for Pre-K through 12th grade. When students enter our classrooms, they meet energetic educators who are passionate about what they teach and who focus on developing the greatest potential of each student. Our classes are small, providing the optimal setting for students to be encouraged and inspired. At Lake Highland Preparatory School, students learn to question, create, challenge, analyze, and speak and write critically. They love learning, and each day we watch them reach for excellence, seek new discoveries, shine on the stage, and thrive in athletics. We not only prepare our students for success in college and beyond, but we also teach them to be compassionate leaders who make ethical decisions. Mission Within an atmosphere of love, concern, and mutual respect, Lake Highland Preparatory School is committed to instilling Christian values, inspiring patriotism, developing leaders, and preparing students for college and lifelong learning through academically challenging programs and affirming competitive experiences. Vision Lake... Highland Preparatory School develops and empowers students with noble character, keen intellect, and an enduring love of learning to thrive in a highly competitive, widely collaborative and ever-changing world. The school’s “whole child” approach fosters confident, competent, and functional citizens who are intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared to pursue their dreams, achieve their full potential, and successfully cope with life challenges.

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