Director of School and College Counseling

Context

Catholic Memorial is a college preparatory school for boys founded in the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice and guided by the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Education. Our faith and learning community is dedicated to transforming boys’ lives through academics, arts, athletics, and campus ministry. We challenge students to pursue excellence, embrace Gospel values, and lead through service.

The Director of School and College Counseling serves as a mission-driven leader who oversees and advances Catholic Memorial’s comprehensive school counseling program, guiding students in their academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary development. Rooted in the Edmund Rice tradition, this role ensures that every student is known, supported, and empowered to discern his purpose and pursue a meaningful life beyond Catholic Memorial.

Position Summary

The Director provides strategic leadership for the school’s counseling and college counseling programs. The Director ensures a cohesive, relational, and data-informed approach to supporting students from Grades 7–12, fostering growth in academic readiness, character formation, and vocational discernment.

At Catholic Memorial, counselors build enduring relationships with students, working with the same students across multiple years to guide their development and support them to make intentional decisions about their post-graduation path.

The Director leads a team that partners with students and families to navigate academic challenges, cultivate self-confidence, and discern post-secondary college and career pathways grounded in each student’s gifts, interests, and the needs of the world. 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Program Development

• Provide vision, leadership, and supervision for the department of School and College Counselors
• Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive, mission-aligned counseling program 
• Ensure alignment of counseling services with Catholic Memorial’s mission, Portrait of a Graduate, and standards for excellent teaching and learning 
• Collaborate with school leadership to support student well-being, retention, and success across all grade levels 

Student Support & Formation

• Ensure that each student receives individualized, relational counseling support addressing academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs 
• Oversee systems and manage data that monitors student progress, including academic performance, engagement, and well-being 
• Partner with faculty, advisors, and families to support students in navigating challenges and maximizing their potential 
• Promote programs that develop leadership, character, and service-mindedness, preparing students for life beyond CM 

College Counseling & Post-Secondary Planning

• Oversee a comprehensive college counseling program grounded in discernment, collaboration, and informed decision-making about college and post-secondary planning
• Ensure personalized support for students and families throughout the college selection and application process 
• Guide the integration of vocation-focused discernment (e.g., identifying gifts, passions, and purpose) into the college counseling process 
• Collaborates with college counselors and field specialists and coordinates family programming, workshops, and communication that support student success and post-secondary planning 
• Coordinates the College Dual Enrollment program, and collaborates with school leadership 
• Maintain knowledge of college admissions trends and ensure a data-informed approach to advising students 
• Lead and refine the Beyond CM curriculum in collaboration with the Theology Department and school leadership Ensure the program effectively supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth through classroom instruction, small group sessions, and individual meetings 

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a key liaison between students, families, faculty, and administration 
• Partner with the Vice Principals, Campus Ministry, Athletics, and Academic Departments to ensure a holistic approach to student development 
• Partners with the Vice Principal of the Middle School and Vice Principal of the High School in facilitating the Middle School and Freshman Formation Programs. 
• Communicate clearly and regularly with families regarding student progress, program offerings, and college counseling timelines 

Operations & Systems

• Manage departmental operations, including caseload distribution, scheduling, and program logistics 
• Use data and technology systems to track student outcomes and inform program improvements 
• Oversee partnerships with external organizations, including mental health professionals, colleges, and community resources 

Course Scheduling & Registration

• Partner with the Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning, academic leadership, and department chairs to support the design and execution of the annual course scheduling and registration process for Grades 7–12 
• Collaborate to ensure course offerings align with graduation requirements, student needs, and institutional priorities 
• Support student course selection processes, ensuring students and families are well-informed and guided toward thoughtful academic decisions 
• Assist in monitoring and adjusting student schedules to support academic progress and student well-being 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Educational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field 
• Demonstrated experience in school counseling, college counseling, or student support leadership  
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team supervision and program development 
• Deep understanding of adolescent development, college admissions, and student support systems 
• Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers school 
• Strong relational, communication, and organizational skills 

Personal Qualities

• A relational educator who believes that meaningful relationships are at the heart of student growth 
• A mission-driven leader who sees counseling as integral to formation - academic, personal, and spiritual 
• A collaborative professional who works effectively with faculty, families, and students 
• A reflective practitioner who uses data and feedback to improve programs and outcomes 
• A compassionate presence who upholds high expectations while supporting each student with dignity and care

Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000                       

TO APPLY - Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume by

May 12, 2026 to:

Mrs. Elizabeth Check

Executive Assistant to the President Catholic Memorial

235 Baker Street

West Roxbury, MA, 02132

elizabethcheck@catholicmemorial.org

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Counseling, Educational Leadership, Psychology, or a related field 
• Demonstrated experience in school counseling, college counseling, or student support leadership  
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including team supervision and program development 
• Deep understanding of adolescent development, college admissions, and student support systems 
• Commitment to Catholic education and the mission of an Edmund Rice Christian Brothers school 
• Strong relational, communication, and organizational skills 

Personal Qualities

• A relational educator who believes that meaningful relationships are at the heart of student growth 
• A mission-driven leader who sees counseling as integral to formation - academic, personal, and spiritual 
• A collaborative professional who works effectively with faculty, families, and students 
• A reflective practitioner who uses data and feedback to improve programs and outcomes 
• A compassionate presence who upholds high expectations while supporting each student with dignity and care

About catholicmemorial.org

Catholic Memorial School is an all-boys college preparatory school (grades 7-12) founded in 1957 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers.

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