Lauren Popkowski

Experience

1. Associate Director of College Counseling

   Sage Hill School

   Jul 2016 — Present · Newport Coast, CA, US

   Advise juniors and seniors and their families through the college process; with additional supportfor sophomores and freshmen on an as-needed basis• Write detailed letters of recommendation, maintain contact with colleges to advocate for Sagestudents, conduct one-on-one student as well as group family meetings throughout the collegecounseling process, help students build their college lists with an eye toward fit• Advisor for group of students (includes attending Advisor meetings and Service Learning prepmeetings, as well as Service Learning Days off campus. Facilitate Parent-Student-Advisorconferences with advisees.)• Develop and manage the communication plan for the college office• Maintain ongoing data trend analysis• Coordinate Coastline Case Studies program with area schools• Maintain the College Counseling Office’s print and electronic resources• Plan and facilitate all college counseling events• Steward relations with colleges and universities, including host college representative visits• Represent the school at various events, such as the New Parent Orientation, town meetings,admission open houses, parent coffees and college fairs

Education

• University of Southern California

  M.Ed, Post-secondary Education and Student Affairs

  2012

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and French

Skills

• Admissions
• Student Development
• Academic Advising
• Staff Development
• Community Outreach
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Student Affairs
• Public Speaking
• Student Counseling
• Student Leadership
• Higher Education
• Program Development
• Resume Writing