College Guidance Counselor - Yeshiva of Flatbush Joel Braverman HS
March 06, 2008
3rd Party
Department:
College Guidance
Job Summary:
Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School is a leading Modern Orthodox high school of about 800 students, located in Brooklyn, New York. Since 1927, the Yeshivah of Flatbush has stood at the forefront of American Jewish education.
Responsibilities:
The College Guidance Counselor will work with students in grades 9-12, and their families, in the College Guidance process.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will become a member of the College Guidance team and should possess the following skills/qualifications:
• very strong written and verbal communication skills
• ability to communicate successfully with parents, students and faculty
• outstanding organization skills, abundant energy, and the ability to be flexible and work hard
• a high level of technological fluency and comfort with database systems and the internet
• an eagerness to remain current in national trends in college counseling and a desire to learn and grow as a professional
• enthusiasm for working with adolescents
• well-developed public speaking skills
• experience in college admissions strongly preferred; experience in college counseling also a benefit
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
In addition, the ideal candidate must be sensitive to the needs of Modern Orthodox students and their families as well as to the overall mission of the Yeshivah.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants should email a resume, letter of interest, and the names/contact information of three professional references to:
Jacqueline N. Rockman
Director of College Guidance
jrockman@flatbush.org