Assistant Director of Admission
- Employer
- Smith College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 30, 2021
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Admission Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for recruitment and evaluation of prospective students. Perform related public relations and event planning functions to aid in the overall mission of the Smith College Office of Admission.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Recruitment (70%)
* Plan and coordinate approximately six to eight weeks of travel annually to recruit students and manage an assigned geographic territory determined by application and enrollment data. Visit high schools, attend college fairs, conduct workshops, and meet with alumnae. Initiate and maintain effective communication between Smith College and college counselors from a diverse range of high schools. Manage correspondence and conversations with students, parents, counselors, agencies, and other constituencies. Present on-campus and/or virtual information sessions and participate in leading workshops during events for prospective and admitted students.
Admission reading and selection (20%)
* Interview and evaluate prospective applicants. Read, evaluate, and vote on admissibility of approximately 1000 candidates for admission to the college in coordination with a team of colleagues under the direction of the Dean of Admission.
Event programming and supervisory (10%)
* Coordinate large-scale events for prospective and admitted students as assigned by the Dean of Admission. Supervise programs intern. Cooperate with other administrators of the College where necessary, especially Student Financial Services and faculty. Keep abreast of pertinent developments at Smith College, in higher education, and in the field of professional admission work. Represent Smith College at professional conferences. Other duties as assigned.
Other Functions
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)
Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individual must hold valid driver's license and be able and willing to participate in both car and airplane travel.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in admission preferred; previous experience with event planning and public speaking preferred. Individuals should be able to demonstrate fluidity with a variety of software and database management platforms.
Skills
The ability to effectively and efficiently develop and execute several key projects simultaneously. Must be able to work independently, have strong organizational and planning skills, and excellent writing and oral communication skills. The position requires strong analytical and computer expertise including familiarity with MS Office suite and CRM platforms and a willingness to adapt quickly to technologies transforming admission work today. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with people of all backgrounds, and participate as part of a cohesive team working toward a shared mission. Ability to use sound judgment, creativity, and vision.
Willing to work some nights and weekends as necessary.
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . You may combine your resume and cover letter into a single file or attach multiple files to your application, but BE SURE you have provided all attachments BEFORE SUBMITTING your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.
Review of applications will begin
April 26, 2021
Compensation Grade:
Grade J
Position Type:
Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
Responsible for recruitment and evaluation of prospective students. Perform related public relations and event planning functions to aid in the overall mission of the Smith College Office of Admission.
Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Essential Functions
Recruitment (70%)
* Plan and coordinate approximately six to eight weeks of travel annually to recruit students and manage an assigned geographic territory determined by application and enrollment data. Visit high schools, attend college fairs, conduct workshops, and meet with alumnae. Initiate and maintain effective communication between Smith College and college counselors from a diverse range of high schools. Manage correspondence and conversations with students, parents, counselors, agencies, and other constituencies. Present on-campus and/or virtual information sessions and participate in leading workshops during events for prospective and admitted students.
Admission reading and selection (20%)
* Interview and evaluate prospective applicants. Read, evaluate, and vote on admissibility of approximately 1000 candidates for admission to the college in coordination with a team of colleagues under the direction of the Dean of Admission.
Event programming and supervisory (10%)
* Coordinate large-scale events for prospective and admitted students as assigned by the Dean of Admission. Supervise programs intern. Cooperate with other administrators of the College where necessary, especially Student Financial Services and faculty. Keep abreast of pertinent developments at Smith College, in higher education, and in the field of professional admission work. Represent Smith College at professional conferences. Other duties as assigned.
Other Functions
All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)
Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individual must hold valid driver's license and be able and willing to participate in both car and airplane travel.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in admission preferred; previous experience with event planning and public speaking preferred. Individuals should be able to demonstrate fluidity with a variety of software and database management platforms.
Skills
The ability to effectively and efficiently develop and execute several key projects simultaneously. Must be able to work independently, have strong organizational and planning skills, and excellent writing and oral communication skills. The position requires strong analytical and computer expertise including familiarity with MS Office suite and CRM platforms and a willingness to adapt quickly to technologies transforming admission work today. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with people of all backgrounds, and participate as part of a cohesive team working toward a shared mission. Ability to use sound judgment, creativity, and vision.
Willing to work some nights and weekends as necessary.
Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . You may combine your resume and cover letter into a single file or attach multiple files to your application, but BE SURE you have provided all attachments BEFORE SUBMITTING your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button.
Review of applications will begin
April 26, 2021
Compensation Grade:
Grade J
Position Type:
Regular
About Smith College
Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.
Smith College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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