Admissions Officer
- Employer
- Dartmouth College
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 12, 2023
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Job Details
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
04/06/2023
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128065
Position Title
Admissions Officer
Department this Position Reports to
Office of Admissions
Hiring Range Minimum
Please Inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum
Please Inquire.
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
Yes
If yes, length of term in months.
12
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Admissions Officer performs a wide range of entry-level admissions duties, including management of a designated recruitment territory, acting as the Dartmouth liaison to guidance counselors and prospective applicants from the assigned territory, traveling to high schools to attract qualified students, reviewing and assessing applications, and conducting group information sessions on campus and on the road in a one-year renewable appointment.
Appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year upon successful performance in the role.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- One year of relevant experience as a staff or student employee in a college admissions office or related academic setting and/or direct experience in the Dartmouth community as a recent graduate. Appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year upon successful performance in the role.
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, preferably in a liberal arts discipline.
- Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills as well as confidence and clarity in public speaking.
- Facility with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related database and word processing applications.
- Exceptional time management and organization skill and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Strong sense of judgment and discretion at all times.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth driver certification.
- Ability and willingness to engage in significant out of town travel as well as evening and weekend commitments.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin.
- Evidence of a collaborative style in a project-based setting.
- Optimism, high energy and a sense of humor are valuable assets.
- Experience as a staff and student employee in a college admissions office
Paul Sunde
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Lee Coffin, Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is a 12-month term position.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year upon successful performance in the role.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/67832
Key Accountabilities
Description
Admissions Functions - Plans, organizes and manages all admissions activities, including general and targeted recruitment travel, for a designated geographic region. Represents Dartmouth at school visits, college fairs and related recruitment events. Completes the preliminary evaluation of at least 1,200 undergraduate applications per year. Assists with the coordination of recruitment projects and outreach initiatives. Espouses the enduring value of a liberal arts education and securing a high-achieving and diverse student body.
Percentage Of Time
50%
Description
Communications – Communicates with applicants, parents, and secondary school officials regarding decisions and policies. Conducts on campus information sessions for visiting students and their families. Develops internet-based relationships with prospective students through email and other channels. Provides professional guidance to applicants and parents about educational planning.
Percentage Of Time
50%
Description
Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Percentage Of Time
-
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Talent Acquisition Consultant
- AbilityJOBS
- American Library Association
- CareerBuilder
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Dartmouth College Employment Website
- Glassdoor
- Internal Employee Referral (Please specify full name below)
- HERC
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed Jobs
- National Black MBA Association
- Recruit Military
- Prospanica
- Valley News
- Handshake
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you answered, 'Internal Employee Referral' or 'Other' to the
above question, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Can you please confirm that, if hired, you will be able to
perform this role on-site at Dartmouth in the location specified in
the job posting?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your total years of relevant experience as a
staff or student employee in a college admissions office or related
academic setting AND/OR direct experience in the Dartmouth
community as a Dartmouth graduate.
- Less than one year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- More than 3 years
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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