Employment Opportunities

Maryvale Preparatory School, a Catholic college preparatory school for young women in grades six through 12, is seeking a college counseling professional with firsthand knowledge of college admissions and financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year. The ideal candidate should possess the skills to assess students’ needs accurately and the desire to serve as a passionate and compassionate advocate to guide our students and their families in finding the right college match. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record in college counseling with experience and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities include:

• –Counseling students and their parents – through the college search, financial aid, and application process with enthusiasm, compassion and patience
• –Collaborating with other staff, faculty, and administrators
• –Guiding students and parents to understand the importance of fit and self-discovery throughout the college search and application process
• –Developing strong, ongoing relationships with college admissions personnel
• –Traveling to college campuses and various local, regional, and national conferences
• –Showing a commitment to engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• –Responsibility for Upper School standardized testing (Explorer, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, etc.)
• –Attending school and community-wide events to become a visible and integral part of the school community
• –Be able to work occasional evenings and weekends to support college counseling programs, write recommendations and travel to colleges and conferences

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A master’s degree; MSDE certification preferred
• Several years of relevant experience in either college admissions or college counseling
• Professional skills include a solid knowledge in need-based financial aid and Naviance
• A commitment to equity and inclusion and have experience working with a diverse student population
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational and time management skills capable of balancing multiple projects
• Experience as a teacher or counselor in an independent school setting preferred
• A willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, students, and parents
• Eagerness to embrace the mission and values of Maryvale and our connection to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
• A commitment to single gender education for young women
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and high energy level

Please send a resume and cover letter to Debbie Shaw, 11300 Falls Road, Lutherville, MD 21093 or email to shawd@maryvale.com.

Maryvale Preparatory School, a Catholic college preparatory school for young women in grades six through 12, is seeking a long-term Substitute School Counselor for the current school year with a tentative start in February. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record in counseling with experience and successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring academic progress and planning, and implementing interventions when necessary
• Addressing personal and academics concerns of parents, teachers, administration or the student(s)
• Supervising standardized testing programs and administration in the Middle School
• Providing social, emotional and academic counseling for students primarily in grades six through nine
• Developing a network of resources for student support
• Providing program specific support in wellness and health issues
• Participating in the school community with other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Master’s degree in Counseling; MSDE certification preferred
• Experience as a teacher or counselor in an independent school setting preferred
• A willingness to work collaboratively with administration, faculty, students and parents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an attention to details
• Experience with academic and personal counseling, experience and/or understanding of standardized testing (Explorer, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, etc.)
• The ability to work confidentially as a consultant to staff and parents to maximize students' potential and achievement while fostering the independence and self-expression required for lifelong learning
• Eagerness to embrace the mission and values of Maryvale and our connection to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
• A commitment to single gender education for young women
• Genuine enthusiasm, personal warmth and high energy level

Please send resume and cover letter to Debbie Shaw, 11300 Falls Road, Lutherville, MD 21093 or email to shawd@maryvale.com.