General Summary:
Deerfield Academy, a private coeducational boarding school founded in 1797 and annually serving approximately 650 students grades 9-12, seeks a College Advisor with a start date in July 2026.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be assisting students and parents throughout the college application process. Candidates will educate and counsel students and parents about college selection, application, admission, financial aid and scholarship processes, independently and in group settings. They will also provide structured guidance and feedback on applications to help students represent themselves effectively, including interview preparation, and they will write the school counselor recommendation letter for all advisees.
Other significant responsibilities will include leading co-curricular activities (varsity or sub-varsity teams, community service activities, publications, etc.), dormitory residence or supervision, advising, committee work, and family-style dining hall meals with students. Faculty also have opportunities to design and lead domestic and international travel programs.
Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates who can build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, college representatives, students, and parents. Candidates will help students develop the fundamental learning traits outlined in The Deerfield Student and A Framework For Schools. Candidates must be prepared to fully engage in the activities and less formal spaces that help define a strong residential educational community.
