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Open Position:
Admissions Counselor
The Admissions Counselor will represent the institution at college fairs, high school classroom presentations, portfolio days, and other events. A successful candidate for this position will be a resourceful self-starter with a passion for helping aspiring artists and designers (and their parents) navigate the college admissions process.
Benefits of this position include health insurance, 403(b), generous paid leave, flexible hours, and the ability to work in a fun and creative environment. This is an entry-level position with a salary of $35,000.
ABOUT DCAD
The Delaware College of Art and Design is located at 600 North Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 1997 in a joint venture with Pratt Institute and the Corcoran, the College’s mission is to empower emerging creatives to take artistic risks and engage with inclusive and diverse communities. Our vision is to become a nationally recognized powerhouse of creativity, education, inspiration, and engagement. We offer associate degrees in five majors: Animation, Fine Art, Game Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography and, to date, have over 1000 alumni.
The College’s values statement identifies four core values: Dedication, Creativity, Accomplishment, Diversity. We value our entire community’s contributions and respect the ways that differences in culture, experience, abilities, and background enrich the college environment.
Full-time employees enjoy a generous benefits plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Vacation, personal, and sick time are also provided.
DCAD is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all educational activities, admissions, scholarship and loan programs, and employment. Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status is prohibited at the Delaware College of Art Design. Acts of discrimination that limit or deny access to the educational process and create a hostile environment are not consistent with Delaware College of Art and Design’s philosophy or mission. EEO/AAE
Required Qualifications
Those applying should possess knowledge of college admission guidelines, standards, and procedures and higher education recruitment in general. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to comfortably interact with high school students, parents, teachers, and colleagues, are required. Public speaking experience is a plus!
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle and an Associate’s degree in an art and design field (a Bachelor’s degree in art or design is preferred). Travel is required.
Desired Qualifications
Application submission details
Please send your resume to [email protected]