Eric Monheim is an accomplished independent school leader and college counseling professional with more than 30 years of experience. For decades, Eric has worked to empower students to seek college and university options where they could thrive. He now seeks to collaborate with educational leaders and schools to help create lasting partnerships characterized by alignment of mission, talent, and goals.

Eric currently serves as the Director of College Counseling at St. Mark’s School in Southborough, Massachusetts, where he leads a team of counselors and oversees a comprehensive college-advising program. He has also served as the Director of Strategic Projects, collaborating with institutional leaders on initiatives related to academic program development, student well-being, alumni/ae engagement, and community and equity work. Engaged in the full life of the school community wherever he has been, Eric brings a holistic perspective of the independent school experience to his work.

Additionally, Eric served as the Director of College Counseling at both Sidwell Friends and Bullis School, and as a counselor, teacher, and coach at Northfield Mount Hermon School.

Eric has also played a significant leadership role in the profession through his longstanding work with the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS). He served as the organization’s Executive Director from 2010–2013, helping to guide its early growth, build strategic partnerships with college admissions leaders, and expand professional resources for members. He continues to contribute as a consultant and evaluator on ACCIS 360 Review teams, partnering with schools to assess and strengthen their college counseling programs.

Eric is also the founder of a consulting and coaching practice, Eric Monheim Consulting (Consult, Coach, Collaborate), that supports college counselors and their schools. Eric holds a B.A. from Gettysburg College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University.