Founding Director of College Counseling

Davis School Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis School Chicago is launching a new, four‑year college counseling program at a premier, faith‑based high school opening in fall 2027 in downtown Chicago. The Director of College Counseling will design, lead, and own the program from day one, partnering with families to secure best‑fit college outcomes.

The role requires a visionary leader with extensive counseling and admissions knowledge, a commitment to ethical practice, and a passion for building systems, partnerships, and traditions from

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or Educational Leadership preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educator License with a School Counselor endorsement or university admissions experience preferred.
• 3+ years of college counseling, admissions, or educational leadership experience required.
• Experience in college-preparatory, independent, Jewish day or faith-based schools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a four-year developmental college counseling program.
• Advise students and families with individualized plans and milestone checkpoints.
• Coordinate testing strategy and transcript/IMPAQ processes with departments.
• Build relationships with college admissions offices nationwide and host representative visits.
• Create and maintain the Davis Chicago college handbook and related counseling systems.

Education

Master’s degree

Illinois Professional Educator License with School Counselor endorsement or university admissions experience

3+ years in college counseling / admissions / educational leadership

Job description

Davis School Chicago is launching a new, four‑year college counseling program at a premier, faith‑based high school opening in fall 2027 in downtown Chicago. The Director of College Counseling will design, lead, and own the program from day one, partnering with families to secure best‑fit college outcomes.

The role requires a visionary leader with extensive counseling and admissions knowledge, a commitment to ethical practice, and a passion for building systems, partnerships, and traditions from