James Hightower III
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Experience
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The Potomac School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Directof Community Engagement
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Directof Community Engagement
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Germantown Friends School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of College Counseling
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
Responsible for leading a team of two Associate Directors and one Administrative Assistant in implementing a strategic and personalized college counseling program for the Upper School. This includes working closely one-on-one with students and families, overseeing day to day operations of the program, budget management, staff evaluations, and curriculum development. As a direct report to the Head of School, I also sit on the School Leadership Team, the Administrative Leadership Team, the… Show more Responsible for leading a team of two Associate Directors and one Administrative Assistant in implementing a strategic and personalized college counseling program for the Upper School. This includes working closely one-on-one with students and families, overseeing day to day operations of the program, budget management, staff evaluations, and curriculum development. As a direct report to the Head of School, I also sit on the School Leadership Team, the Administrative Leadership Team, the Academic Leadership Team, the Academic Standards Committee, the Curriculum Committee, the Upper School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Bias Incident Reporting Team (BIRT), and various hiring committees. Show less Responsible for leading a team of two Associate Directors and one Administrative Assistant in implementing a strategic and personalized college counseling program for the Upper School. This includes working closely one-on-one with students and families, overseeing day to day operations of the program, budget management, staff evaluations, and curriculum development. As a direct report to the Head of School, I also sit on the School Leadership Team, the Administrative Leadership Team, the… Show more Responsible for leading a team of two Associate Directors and one Administrative Assistant in implementing a strategic and personalized college counseling program for the Upper School. This includes working closely one-on-one with students and families, overseeing day to day operations of the program, budget management, staff evaluations, and curriculum development. As a direct report to the Head of School, I also sit on the School Leadership Team, the Administrative Leadership Team, the Academic Leadership Team, the Academic Standards Committee, the Curriculum Committee, the Upper School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Bias Incident Reporting Team (BIRT), and various hiring committees. Show less
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Greensboro Day School
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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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Dean of Students and College Counseling
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Aug 2013 - May 2017
Responsible for coordinating and providing academic guidance, counseling and programming, including counseling directly related to the college admissions process for students grades 9-12. Also, responsible for ensuring that students were consistently supported throughout Upper School, and that every family was connected with an advisor, as well as a dean who serves as the touchstone between home and school. Collaborated on the development and implementation of all aspects of the Day School’s… Show more Responsible for coordinating and providing academic guidance, counseling and programming, including counseling directly related to the college admissions process for students grades 9-12. Also, responsible for ensuring that students were consistently supported throughout Upper School, and that every family was connected with an advisor, as well as a dean who serves as the touchstone between home and school. Collaborated on the development and implementation of all aspects of the Day School’s student life program, which included advising, parent conferences, co-and-extra-curricular programs, and student discipline. I also served as the liaison between athletics and Upper School administration. Show less Responsible for coordinating and providing academic guidance, counseling and programming, including counseling directly related to the college admissions process for students grades 9-12. Also, responsible for ensuring that students were consistently supported throughout Upper School, and that every family was connected with an advisor, as well as a dean who serves as the touchstone between home and school. Collaborated on the development and implementation of all aspects of the Day School’s… Show more Responsible for coordinating and providing academic guidance, counseling and programming, including counseling directly related to the college admissions process for students grades 9-12. Also, responsible for ensuring that students were consistently supported throughout Upper School, and that every family was connected with an advisor, as well as a dean who serves as the touchstone between home and school. Collaborated on the development and implementation of all aspects of the Day School’s student life program, which included advising, parent conferences, co-and-extra-curricular programs, and student discipline. I also served as the liaison between athletics and Upper School administration. Show less
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The Lovett School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Director of College Counseling
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Aug 2006 - May 2013
Responsible for coordinating college advisement for approximately one third of the senior class, which included counseling individual students and parents on admissions, financial aid/scholarships as well as working with students' advisors regarding curricular choices and satisfactory progress towards graduation. Wrote recommendations for students and otherwise serving as an advocate for students in the college process. Develop and coordinate programs that support the college admissions… Show more Responsible for coordinating college advisement for approximately one third of the senior class, which included counseling individual students and parents on admissions, financial aid/scholarships as well as working with students' advisors regarding curricular choices and satisfactory progress towards graduation. Wrote recommendations for students and otherwise serving as an advocate for students in the college process. Develop and coordinate programs that support the college admissions process. Other responsibilities included representing the school throughout the community as well as fostering relationships with businesses and colleges throughout the country. In addition, I functioned as the athletic liaison to college athletic offices, and faculty advisor to the Honor Council. Show less Responsible for coordinating college advisement for approximately one third of the senior class, which included counseling individual students and parents on admissions, financial aid/scholarships as well as working with students' advisors regarding curricular choices and satisfactory progress towards graduation. Wrote recommendations for students and otherwise serving as an advocate for students in the college process. Develop and coordinate programs that support the college admissions… Show more Responsible for coordinating college advisement for approximately one third of the senior class, which included counseling individual students and parents on admissions, financial aid/scholarships as well as working with students' advisors regarding curricular choices and satisfactory progress towards graduation. Wrote recommendations for students and otherwise serving as an advocate for students in the college process. Develop and coordinate programs that support the college admissions process. Other responsibilities included representing the school throughout the community as well as fostering relationships with businesses and colleges throughout the country. In addition, I functioned as the athletic liaison to college athletic offices, and faculty advisor to the Honor Council. Show less
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Phillips Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Associate Director of College Counseling
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Aug 2001 - Aug 2005
Provided academic advising and counseling to a caseload of sixty students comprised of college-bound seniors and post-graduates. Created and evaluated students’ college application lists, and also performed assessments of their applications. I was responsible for writing recommendation letters and working closely with college admissions offices regarding admission standards and student files. As an academic advisor I closely monitored the needs of students as it relates to academic support. I… Show more Provided academic advising and counseling to a caseload of sixty students comprised of college-bound seniors and post-graduates. Created and evaluated students’ college application lists, and also performed assessments of their applications. I was responsible for writing recommendation letters and working closely with college admissions offices regarding admission standards and student files. As an academic advisor I closely monitored the needs of students as it relates to academic support. I served as the liaison between the Phillips Academy College Counseling Office and the Department of Athletics, as well as a track official and former assistant football coach. I was a House Counselor to a dormitory of seven senior boys where duties include monitoring their behavioral conduct and development within the community. Show less Provided academic advising and counseling to a caseload of sixty students comprised of college-bound seniors and post-graduates. Created and evaluated students’ college application lists, and also performed assessments of their applications. I was responsible for writing recommendation letters and working closely with college admissions offices regarding admission standards and student files. As an academic advisor I closely monitored the needs of students as it relates to academic support. I… Show more Provided academic advising and counseling to a caseload of sixty students comprised of college-bound seniors and post-graduates. Created and evaluated students’ college application lists, and also performed assessments of their applications. I was responsible for writing recommendation letters and working closely with college admissions offices regarding admission standards and student files. As an academic advisor I closely monitored the needs of students as it relates to academic support. I served as the liaison between the Phillips Academy College Counseling Office and the Department of Athletics, as well as a track official and former assistant football coach. I was a House Counselor to a dormitory of seven senior boys where duties include monitoring their behavioral conduct and development within the community. Show less
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The Johns Hopkins University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director of Admissions
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Aug 1998 - Aug 2001
Responsible for supervision of four professional staff members that comprised the Public Relations Team within the Office of Admissions. Served as the liaison to the Whiting School of Engineering. Responsible for coordinating travel, recruitment, and counseling of prospective students in the Western region. Coordinated all phases of the multicultural and transfer recruitment processes. Served as advisor to the Black Student Union’s Minority Admissions Committee. Also functioned as the… Show more Responsible for supervision of four professional staff members that comprised the Public Relations Team within the Office of Admissions. Served as the liaison to the Whiting School of Engineering. Responsible for coordinating travel, recruitment, and counseling of prospective students in the Western region. Coordinated all phases of the multicultural and transfer recruitment processes. Served as advisor to the Black Student Union’s Minority Admissions Committee. Also functioned as the Athletic Liaison between the Office of Admissions and the Men and Women’s Basketball Programs. Responsible for recruiting and counseling prospective students and families in the college search process and Johns Hopkins University, with primary focus on increasing the evaluation of applications for admission. Show less Responsible for supervision of four professional staff members that comprised the Public Relations Team within the Office of Admissions. Served as the liaison to the Whiting School of Engineering. Responsible for coordinating travel, recruitment, and counseling of prospective students in the Western region. Coordinated all phases of the multicultural and transfer recruitment processes. Served as advisor to the Black Student Union’s Minority Admissions Committee. Also functioned as the… Show more Responsible for supervision of four professional staff members that comprised the Public Relations Team within the Office of Admissions. Served as the liaison to the Whiting School of Engineering. Responsible for coordinating travel, recruitment, and counseling of prospective students in the Western region. Coordinated all phases of the multicultural and transfer recruitment processes. Served as advisor to the Black Student Union’s Minority Admissions Committee. Also functioned as the Athletic Liaison between the Office of Admissions and the Men and Women’s Basketball Programs. Responsible for recruiting and counseling prospective students and families in the college search process and Johns Hopkins University, with primary focus on increasing the evaluation of applications for admission. Show less
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Education
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Penn State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, African and African-American Studies -
University of Virginia
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Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions