Brentwood School inspires every student to:
Think critically and creatively.
Act ethically.
Shape a future with meaning.
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL
Executive Director of College Counseling
Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K–12 independent school, is seeking a full-time Executive Director of College Counseling starting July 1, 2026. This is a year-round, exempt position reporting to the Upper School Director. The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership for the College Counseling Office (CCO), strengthen institutional relationships with colleges and universities, and ensure that Brentwood students are exceptionally well-positioned in an evolving admissions landscape.
It is expected that a successful candidate would:
- Hiring, training, and evaluating college counselors
- Lead the strategic vision and growth of the College Counseling Office, implementing innovative, mission-aligned practices that differentiate Brentwood students in the college admissions process
- Travel to, build, and sustain strong relationships with college and university admissions officers, with particular focus on key decision-makers
- Speak at conferences
- Sit on Brentwood's Senior Admin Team and Upper School Leadership Team
- Sit on advisory boards
- Participate in working groups on university and college admissions practices
- Advise a small group of students
- Presents admissions outcomes to the board or leadership.
- Handles highly involved or influential parents.
- Develop compelling strategies and materials that clearly articulate Brentwood’s academic program and make a predictive case for students’ future success in college
- Identify and analyze trends in college admissions and collaborate with the CCO team to adapt counseling strategies accordingly
- Serve as a resource, mentor, and thought partner to members of the College Counseling Office to support their professional growth and effectiveness
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and strategic use of student and alumni data, including undergraduate and post-graduate outcomes
- Develop customized, institution-specific data metrics to inform counseling practices and strengthen school-to-college partnerships
- Partner with the Communications, Admissions, and Advancement Offices to create marketing materials and outreach strategies that promote Brentwood to colleges and universities
- Maintain and enhance digital platforms, including website content and social media, to engage families and college representatives
- Support and participate in CCO programming and events for students, families, alumni, and college representatives
In addition, a candidate should possess the following personal qualities:
- Strong leadership, collaboration skills, and cross-cultural competency
- Deep knowledge of college admissions trends and best practices
- Strategic thinking and data fluency
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Professional integrity, sound judgment, and discretion
- Warmth, approachability, collegiality, and energy
- Flexibility and a willingness to receive feedback
- An interest in ongoing professional growth and development
While being vaccinated for COVID-19 is not required, it is strongly recommended.
COMPENSATION: Brentwood School's diverse and talented faculty ranges widely in experience level, from those new to teaching to veterans who are experts in their respective disciplines with 30+ years of experience. Our salary range of $180,000 to $210,000 includes all levels of experience. Salaries are determined based on years of experience, education, full- or part-time status, and number of months worked per school year. Salary ranges do not include benefits i.e. 403b retirement matching, paid lunchtime, free breakfast and lunch, free parking, subsidy toward medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D plans, and generous time off. The pay range is an estimate and is not guaranteed. If hired, your actual base salary will be determined by your education, experience, and schedule.
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