Directors of College Counseling Puxi and Pudong Campuses _____________________________________________ Established in 1912 and one of the oldest and most highly regarded international schools in the world, Shanghai American School (SAS) continues a long legacy of educational excellence with an extraordinary array of academic programs and extracurricular activities. SAS serves Shanghai’s expatriate community, and the vast majority of students hold foreign passports. Already outstanding educational opportunities are constantly enhanced in this self-reflective and forward-moving culture. SAS offers its students a comprehensive educational program from pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 on two state-of-the-art campuses. Educational technology, libraries, laboratories, playing fields, and other learning resources are among the best in the world. Located on both sides of the expansive city of Shanghai, the two SAS campuses serve as educational and cultural centers for the large, diverse school community. Since 1993, growth and enrollment have been dramatic, driven mostly by the rapid increase in Shanghai’s global business community. Today the east (Pudong, 507 students 9-12) and west (Puxi, 676 students 9-12) campuses educate some 2,844 students from more than 40 different nations. SAS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is an IB World School. SAS is also a member of CIS, EARCOS and NACAC. The Pudong and the Puxi campuses have evolved into unique academic institutions and both boast fine new facilities specifically built to support a comprehensive and carefully coordinated curriculum (Course catalog can be viewed here Puxi and Pudong). Classrooms; science labs; facilities for drama, art, and music; and gymnasiums and sports fields are all stateof-the-art, and comparable to the best any international school has to offer. The Pudong campus moved into new facilities in 1998 and the Puxi campus completed the move to its new campus at the start of the 2000-2001 academic year. Since then, facilities on both campuses have been continually expanded and improved, and academic programs have kept pace with enrollment in both scope and sophistication. In recent years, SAS has invested heavily in extensive technology resources and enhanced the way they are used to support student learning. The school also has a 1:1 Apple laptop program for all middle and high school students and has expanded the use of digital media resources in all three divisions. Students can choose from more than 60 sporting, cultural, service, and personal enrichment activities. More than half the faculty are US nationals, with the remainder of the expatriate staff primarily from Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, among more than a dozen other countries. Eleven percent of faculty are Chinese. Student faculty ratio on each campus is 8:1.
At the mouth of the Yangtze River Delta in eastern China, Shanghai is halfway between Beijing and Hong Kong. Shanghai is the largest city in China and, counting the population within the city limits, the most populous city in the world. Shanghai has experienced double-digit growth over the last two decades and has been named one of the fastest developing cities in the world. Long an international city and major financial center, Shanghai is now also one of the primary industrial centers of China. The world’s busiest containership port is Shanghai Port. A cosmopolitan metropolis with a rich history dating back over a thousand years, Shanghai offers distinctive architecture, including some of the tallest buildings in the world, cultural attractions including many of China’s finest museums and more than 30 colleges and universities. More than 150,000 expats live in Shanghai, mostly Japanese, Americans and Koreans. The city is well-known for historical landmarks including The Bund, City God Temple, and Yuyuan Garden, as well as the extensive and growing Lujiazui skyline.
Directors of College Counseling Shanghai is seeking two Directors of College Counseling to lead the college application efforts on each of their Puxi and Pudong campuses. Under the direction of the division Principal, each Director of College Counseling will provide strategic leadership to the college counseling department. The Director will demonstrate professional visibility with a strong network of colleagues within the college admissions community and together with campus-specific College Counselors, craft and deliver a strategic vision for the school’s four-year college counseling program designed to prepare students for a variety of postsecondary opportunities. Main Responsibilities Coordinate with Director of College Counseling on the other campus, Deputy Heads, and High School Principals to develop and execute a whole school strategic vision for college counseling. Lead the campus College Counseling team in a manner that promotes teamwork, accountability, and individual growth. Includes the supervision and performance evaluation of the college counseling team. Develop a comprehensive and strategic professional development program for all college counselors that includes college visitation and attendance at professional conferences. Serve as a liaison to colleges and universities, the College Board, ACT, International ACAC, OACAC, and other relevant organizations and institutions. Work with college and university admissions officials to promote SAS and stay abreast of admissions trends to maximize post-secondary opportunities for students.
Collaborate with the Advancement and Alumni Relations offices to build support institutional advancement with alumni. Develop and implement robust parent education to provide across the K-12 continuum as appropriate. Work with faculty to develop an understanding of shared responsibility for supporting students in the college process. Support a case-load of students and their families to identify post-secondary opportunities through research, application, selection, and decisionmaking. Lead advocacy efforts for SAS students with appropriate ambitions towards selective and highly selective schools. Lead operations critical to the program including coordination of standardized testing. Develop, implement, and monitor departmental budgets. Coordinate the development of online resources and publications. Design and update the school profile on a yearly basis.
Ideal Professional Qualities Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred. Substantial experience in school-based college counseling and college admissions related to a variety of college systems. Demonstrated knowledge about current trends in college admissions at selective colleges and universities. Very strong communication and presentation skills. Knowledgeable in the use of statistics and data to monitor outcomes and inform decision-making. Understanding of the university financial assistance processes. Experience working with both talented and diverse (non-western heritage) student populations. Demonstrated leadership and sensitivity regarding equity, justice, and inclusion. Ideal Personal Qualities A creative thinker who is highly collaborative and eager to work with faculty and other school colleagues toward a common vision. A warm and engaging person who inspires confidence. An effective communicator with multiple audiences including eager students, engaged parents, trustees, school colleagues, and admission professionals. A talented administrator who supports, empowers, and mentors their staff. Keen intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and an analytical approach to problem solving. An energetic and impressive work ethic.
Compensation Will be commensurate with the top international schools (N.B. US citizens are exempt from federal income tax for the first 95K). Benefits include: School owned housing or housing allowance, retirement, shipping allowance, relocation allowance, housing and utilities allowance, long-term disability, wellness allowance, health insurance, home leave, sick leave, personal leave (cash payout for unused portions), bereavement leave (includes round trip excursion fare for overseas hires), end of contract completion bonus after the completion of the third year.
To Apply Shanghai American School has engaged the services of Carney, Sandoe, & Associates to assist in its search for these positions. Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to: Ben Bolte / bbolte@carneysandoe.com / +1-617-933-3430 (direct) / Skype benbolte Please do not send your information to SAS. All inquiries and nominations are confidential.
SAS Mission Shanghai American School inspires in all students 上海美国学校激励并培养所有的学生 A lifelong passion for learning 终身学习的热情 A commitment to act with integrity and compassion 诚信与仁爱的信念 The courage to live their dreams 追求梦想的勇气.