COLLEGE COUNSELOR
2024-2025
OUR MISSION
Gilman is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation, and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.
OUR COMMITMENT
Educating the Whole Boy
For more than a century, Gilman’s mission has remained exceedingly focused: to unlock the greatness within each boy by educating the entire boy—mind, body, and spirit. To accomplish that goal, we provide space and opportunity for crucial learning and self-expression to take place. We believe that boys experience transformative learning when they connect disciplines, people, and ideas in ways that deepen their sense of self and serve the needs of others.
Our rich and comprehensive program, our immeasurably talented and interesting faculty and students, and our belief in the character traits embodied by the Gilman Five—Honor, Integrity, Respect, Humility, and Excellence—combine to form the foundation of an educational environment dedicated to helping boys grow into men of character.
Community, Inclusion, and Equity
Gilman’s commitment to inclusion and equity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds and heritages share their perspectives with one another. Through the recognition and acceptance of our many differences, we learn to appreciate and respect the complexity of the world in which we live and develop essential skills that help us forge productive relationships with those around us.
We are proud of our history as a school that has, for several generations, taken the lead on matters of diversity, inclusion, and equity. More than 35% of Gilman’s student body and 22% of the School’s faculty identify as people of color. We continue to build on that legacy through our steadfast commitment to inclusivity and equity and initiatives on local, state, and national levels.
OUR SCHOOL
Gilman School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade private independent day school for boys. Set on a 57-acre campus in the northern part of Baltimore City, Gilman serves roughly 1,000 students in three divisions. The School has a full-time faculty of nearly 140, and the average class size is 16 students.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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Guide a caseload of 30-35 students through all aspects of the college process, including:
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Identification of students’ goals, strengths, and interests to aid in navigating the path ahead and to give suggestions for balanced college lists;
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Guidance on standardized testing and course selection;
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Educating students and their parents/caregivers about the nuances of the college admission and financial aid processes;
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Supporting students in crafting strong and authentic self-presentation for application materials;
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Writing supportive, detailed, highly individualized counselor recommendations; and
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Assistance in self-reflection decision-making from initial exploration to enrollment considerations
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Invite parents to be contributing members of this student-centered process by offering:
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Feedback and records to keep them informed about students’ progress and processes;
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Individual/family meetings;
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Timely communication in response to emails/calls/concerns; and
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Support in the financial aid application process
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Collaborate with other members of the College Counseling team to develop and implement thoughtful, effective college counseling strategies, innovative programming, and best practices in the context of Gilman
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Engage in planning for and representing the College Counseling Office through internal and external programming, including:
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Welcoming college representatives to campus;
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Presenting to current and prospective parents and to underclassmen throughout the year;
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Attending professional conferences (e.g.NACAC/ACCIS) and travel to colleges;
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Educating Gilman faculty on college landscape/best practices and collaborating with other Gilman offices/faculty and staff;
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Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with college admission professionals;
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Continuously seeking professional development in the field of college admission and college counseling;
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Teach one academic course
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Coach one season of interscholastic sports or support our intramural program
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Lead an advisory group of 8-10 students
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:
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Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred
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Five or more years of relevant experience in either college counseling or selective college admissions
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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A willingness to pursue and respond to feedback with a growth-oriented mindset
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Cultural responsiveness and an appreciation for how our students’ identities may inform their behavior and performance
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An approach to every aspect of our shared work as a way to build and deepen relationships, since building relationships is at the heart of everything we do at Gilman;
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An investment in helping to build our community as one that is supportive, healthy, inclusive and diverse; and
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An ability to juggle multiple priorities and responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
EOE
Gilman School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
