Director of College Counseling
Tandem Friends School, a co-ed, Quaker, 5th-12th grade independent day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an experienced college counselor to serve as our next Director of College Counseling. In keeping with our ethos as a school, we are looking for a professional who takes great joy in working with adolescents and helping to guide them and their families through the steps that take them into higher education and fulfilling lives of integrity, creative expression and service.
Ideal candidates for this position will bring significant experience in college counseling or a related field, will have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, a high level of cultural competency, the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student and parent/guardian population, and strong working knowledge of current college admissions processes, admissions trends, approaches to applying for financial aid and scholarships, and the nuanced differences between standardized testing options.
The Director of College Counseling will:
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Meet individually with juniors and seniors and their families throughout the college process, helping students and families select appropriate colleges and universities.
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Develop and lead programming for students across all grades to educate them and their families about the nuances of the college admissions process.
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Support students in their submission of applications and manage the school’s submission of, i.e., official transcripts, recommendations, report forms, and school profile, as needed.
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Write counselor letters of recommendation for each senior - graduating classes are generally about 34 students.
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Schedule and host college admissions representatives for visits to Tandem Friends.
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Counsel and assist students and families as they identify resources for scholarships and financial aid for colleges and universities.
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Facilitate PSAT, SAT and AP testing for students, including scheduling test dates, registering students, and administering exams.
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Develop and maintain relationships with colleges through attendance at conferences, counselor information sessions, and college visits.
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Participate in professional development to promote self-growth, build relationships and remain current with programs, policies, and practices that meet the needs of our students.
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Lead and implement a week-long “Senior Week” to support seniors in all aspects of the college application process.
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Serve on the school’s Academic Committee and advise students, families and teachers regarding curricular and programmatic issues.
Tandem Friends seeks faculty and staff who bring diverse skills and knowledge, a willingness to learn new things, and an appreciation for collaboration with students. At TFS, all teachers are active community members who share in the general support and care of the school community, serve as student advisors, and participate in community activities.
This is a full-time, salaried position with full benefits that include a dental plan, a retirement plan, tuition remission, and a robust health insurance plan.
Tandem Friends School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community. The school welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position; a Master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to collegecounselingposition@tandemfs.org.
Staff Accountant and HR Coordinator
This is an immediate opening
Tandem Friends School, a co-ed, Quaker, 5th-12th grade independent day school in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant and HR Coordinator to work in the Business Office with the Director of Finance and Operations and Accounting Associate. This is an immediate opening.
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant and HR Coordinator is an integral and critical part of the Business Office at Tandem Friends School. This position is responsible for primary accounting and finance responsibilities, ensuring timely tuition and incidental expense billing, and processing of payroll along with coordinating staff benefits and other aspects of human resources. We seek an individual who shares our strong enthusiasm for the School and willingness to support its mission, its talented faculty and staff, and its diverse community of students and families. This role requires a responsive, action-oriented person who can operate both independently and as a vital team member within a fast-paced environment. This is a non-exempt position, which may require overtime and some weekends.
Primary accounting and finance responsibilities include daily bookkeeping and accounting functions, including but not limited to accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, and bank reconciliations in accordance with GAAP. Primary human resource and benefits responsibilities include payroll processing, benefits administration, and maintenance of employee records. The Staff Accountant and HR Coordinator reports to the Director of Finance and Operations.
Successful candidates will have:
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Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
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Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
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Strong time management and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently
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Ability to maintain professionalism and exercise strict confidentiality
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Ability to multitask and keep calm under pressure
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Bachelor’s degree or credits towards achieving this level of education
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Non-profit experience in finance, accounting and/or human resources work desired, preferably at a school
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Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; strong experience with Excel
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Knowledge of Quickbooks and FACTS tuition management a plus
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Commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion
Salary/Benefits. Competitive salary depending on experience with a comprehensive benefit package.
Tandem Friends School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community. The school welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to an atmosphere in which all are valued and supported. People of color and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, a completed application and references to businessofficepositions@tandemfs.org.