Assistant Director of Admissions

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

Admission Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for recruitment and evaluation of prospective students. Plans events and outreach to students and secondary schools and performs related public relations and marketing 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 (50%)

Plan and execute approximately eight weeks of travel annually to recruit students and manage an assigned geographic territory determined by the Dean of Admission. Visits high schools, attends college fairs, conducts workshops, and meets with alumnae. Initiate and maintain effective communication between Smith College and college counselors from a diverse range of high schools. Manages communication with students, parents, counselors, and other constituencies. Presents on-campus and/or virtual information sessions and participates in leading workshops during events for prospective and admitted students. Assist with communications, event planning and targeted outreach initiatives.

Programs and Communications (20%)

Assist with targeted recruitment efforts which may include activities for underrepresented students of color, first-generation college students and low-income students. Assist with the recruitment and selection of transfer and Ada Comstock applicants. Contribute to the Communications Team by assisting the associate director with text proofing and copy editing, maintain oversight of the admission website and recommend any necessary updates, update and maintain Smith admission profiles in various college guidebooks or websites.

Admission Reading and Selection (20%)

Interview and evaluate prospective applicants. Read 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.

Other Functions

Administrative Functions (10%)

Keep abreast of pertinent developments at Smith College, in higher education, and in the field of professional admission work. Cooperate with other administrators of the College where necessary, especially Student Financial Services, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Alumnae Group. Performs related duties as required.

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; minimum of two years of relevant experience in admission or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individual must hold valid driver's license and be able and willing to travel by both car and airplane.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with a language other than English. Previous experience with 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, excellent writing and oral communication skills. Required strong analytical and computer expertise including familiarity with MS Office suite and CRM platforms and a willingness to adapt quickly to changing technologies. 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 judgement, creativity and vision.

Additional Information

For the care and safety of our community, Smith College requires that all employees be vaccinated as a condition of employment and as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination status will be required. Individuals may seek medical or religious exemption with HR, but must do so prior to their arrival.

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . 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

August 3, 2022

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.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religions, 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.