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Admission Counselor/Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director of Admission

Employer
Vassar College
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 28, 2022

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Vassar College

Admission Counselor/Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director of Admission


Department: Admissions Office
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 09/27/2022
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS291P
Pay Rate:

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Vassar College is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor/Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director of Admission to serve on our diversity outreach team. Exact title and salary will be commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.
The admission officer will join a creative and inclusive team responsible for representing Vassar and participating in the selection of candidates for the entering class. This position will work collaboratively to support the enrollment and retention of intelligent, highly engaged, and creative students, regardless of their financial circumstances. The admission officer will support and advocate for the College's values regarding access, affordability, and inclusion. This is an on-campus position.

Responsibilities:
  • Represent Vassar to diverse audiences in high schools, at college fair programs, on campus, and through a range of online media;
  • Manage a recruitment territory;
  • Maintain relationships with secondary school officials and partnership programs on behalf of Vassar;
  • Correspond with prospective students and their families;
  • Assist in organizing and participating in a range of admission events, especially those related to diversity recruitment;
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Vassar alumni admission volunteers;
  • Participate fully in the evaluation of applications and the selection of the first-year and transfer classes;
  • Liaise with key campus constituents;
  • Serves on the office's diversity outreach team, and may help support other office initiatives such as international outreach, campus events, communications and outreach, alumni admission volunteers, community-based organizations and college counselor outreach;
  • About four weeks of fall travel and one to two weeks of spring/summer travel;
  • Other duties as assigned.





Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required;
  • Admission Counselors typically are new to the field; Assistant Directors typically have a minimum of three years of admission experience; Senior Assistant Directors typically have a minimum of five years of admission experience;
  • Prefer experience in highly selective college admission and an appreciation of small liberal arts colleges;
  • Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community;
  • Excellent work ethic with a can-do attitude and a knack for creative problem solving;
  • Team player with empathy, respect for others, a collaborative approach, and a sense of humor;
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail;
  • Able to work independently on tasks with minimal supervision;
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills;
  • Familiarity and comfort with technology and database systems, experience with Slate is a plus;
  • Ability and willingness to work extended hours, especially during peak periods;
  • Advocate for a liberal arts education;
  • Must exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity while working collegially with faculty, students, staff, and alumni in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment;
  • Must be flexible and able to travel for several weeks;
  • A valid driver’s license is required.


Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2897.



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