College Counselor and Testing Coordinator

Description

Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy, an independent Jewish day school, is a vibrant and dynamic environment located in Stamford, CT. BCHA prides itself on cutting edge academics with a child centered approach. The school embraces a culture of collaboration with a genuine commitment to professional development enabling our staff to be lifelong learners as we teach our students. Our school provides the opportunity to work in a stimulating, inspiring and rewarding environment, and we are committed to providing a premier educational experience by bringing new ideas, opportunities, people, skills and experiences to our students.

The BCHA Upper School has a proud tradition of academic excellence and outstanding college outcomes. Our students choose from 23 AP courses as well as UConn Early College Experience classes, and the school has been recognized on the College Board's AP School Honor Roll. Our graduates are consistently accepted to their colleges of choice, with many earning merit scholarships, and go on to excellent universities as well as gap year programs in Israel.

We are currently seeking a full-time College Counselor and Testing Coordinator for immediate hire for the 2026-27 academic year. This role combines two essential functions: guiding students and families through every step of the college process with clarity and care, and running the systems behind our standardized testing program, including the PSAT, ACT, and AP exams. This is a wonderful opportunity for an organized, student-centered professional to build on a strong college guidance program and make a meaningful impact on our students' futures.

Responsibilities

College Counseling

• Provide individual college counseling to students in grades 9-12, with a focus on juniors and seniors

• Guide students through college research, list building, applications, essays, and deadlines

• Advise students on gap year programs in Israel in coordination with the school's gap year advisor

• Prepare school reports, counselor recommendations, and transcripts, and manage application platforms (e.g., Common App)

• Support families with financial aid and scholarship information

• Build and maintain relationships with college admissions representatives and host visits

Testing Coordination

• Serve as the school's coordinator for the PSAT, ACT, SAT, and AP exams

• Manage registration, ordering, budgeting, rostering, and fee collection for all exams

• Build the testing calendar, schedule rooms and proctors, and coordinate with the Upper School schedule

• Process testing accommodations requests with College Board and ACT in partnership with learning support staff

• Ensure secure handling of test materials and compliance with all testing agency procedures

• Distribute and interpret score reports for students, families, and faculty

Experience and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in school counseling, education, or a related field preferred

• Experience in college counseling, college admissions, or high school guidance

• Experience coordinating standardized testing (College Board and/or ACT) strongly preferred

• Familiarity with college application platforms and the college admissions landscape

• Knowledge of testing accommodations processes

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

• Works well in a collaborative model with other administrators, teachers, and parents

• Ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and families

• Familiarity with Jewish day schools and Israel gap year programs a plus

• Commitment to professional development

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Reports to: Upper School Principal