• Candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with students and be able to view the role through an equity and belonging framework, which is responsive to the unique needs of each student. College Counseling at DCDS is highly collaborative, so successful candidates must be team-oriented.  
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in counseling, higher education, or related field preferred.  
• At least 3-5 years of experience in selective college admissions and/or college counseling.  
• Demonstrate a strong desire to work with students and families within a diverse community.  
• Possess extensive and nuanced knowledge about the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions.  
• Desire to be highly collaborative while also being comfortable with autonomy.  ? Clear and confident presenter in small and large groups.  
• Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience in curriculum and/or program development. 
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  
• Ability to meet and adhere to multiple deadlines and strong organizational skills.

Additional Considerations 
Although not required, the following areas of knowledge would be helpful: 

• Independent schools
• International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs
• Athletic recruitment 
• Fine and performing arts recruitment  
• International admissions 
• Data collection and analysis 

About Detroit Country Day School

Founded in 1914, Detroit Country Day School is a top-tier, nationally ranked co-educational independent school for students in grades PreK3-12. The School offers an exemplary education rooted in academic rigor and a commitment to the full development of each student’s potential. The School develops citizens and leaders of the world in a culturally diverse environment of academic rigor, competitive athletics, and artistic expression, built on a foundation of service and character. In 2020, the student community of 1460 includes 300 students in the Lower School in grades PreK3-grade 3; 500 students in the Middle School in grades 4-8 and 660 students in the Upper School in grades 9-12. The School has an extremely diverse student population, of which approximately 40% identify as students of color. In all three divisions, Detroit Country Day School is known for its strong academics and the opportunities available to students in outstanding offerings in athletics, dance, instrumental and vocal music, drama, and the visual arts. Students achieve regional, state, and national recognition for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and athletics, as well as their participation in ...community service. The School has approximately 270 employees. Sixty-nine percent of faculty members have earned advanced degrees. Detroit Country Day School’s facilities are situated in two locations approximately three miles apart and less than one half hour from the center of Detroit. The Upper School (9-12) and Middle School (4-8) share adjoining campuses in Beverly Hills, where the administrative offices, facility services, safety and security services, and the main arts and athletics facilities are located. The Lower School (PreK-3) is located nearby in neighboring Bloomfield Hills. Both Beverly Hills and Bloomfield Hills are in Oakland County, which has the highest per capita income of any county in the state of Michigan and is one of the most affluent counties in the United States. The Detroit Country Day Upper School offers a strong and varied program that provides numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate their individual strengths and develop their potential. The rigorous college-preparatory program, which includes Honors and Advanced Placement courses in each discipline in addition to a diverse selection of electives, prepares students for college and beyond. In addition to a series of honors and Advanced Placement courses, students at Detroit Country Day Upper School may pursue an International Baccalaureate Diploma.

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