Sr. Assistant/Assistant Director of Admission, Coordinator of Diversity & Access Initiatives

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0600807

Position Title:

Sr. Assistant/Assistant Director of Admission, Coordinator of Diversity & Access Initiatives

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Type:

Full-Time

Staff Term:

12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Admissions

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Senior Assistant/Assistant Director of Admission, Coordinator of Diversity and Access Initiatives is responsible for recruiting, advising, and enrolling prospective students to the College, and serves as a contributor to the overall success of the Enrollment Management team. The incumbent collaborates across other departments on campus and supports the College’s strategic priority of institutionalizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by spearheading diversity/access recruitment initiatives for new students.

• Maintains responsibility for geographic territory including oversight of inquiry and applicant statistics and trends; as well as cultivating relationships with students, school counselors, community- based organizations, faculty, staff and alumni/ae.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and access in education, and a strong interest in contributing to office-wide recruitment efforts with particular focus on achieving college enrollment goals for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Interviews, conducts group information sessions, and travels to represent the College at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, and other appropriate programs (this includes some evening and weekend work in person and virtually). Anticipated annual travel is approximately 8-10 weeks per year.
• Member of an Admission team working on one or more of the following programs both virtually and in person: Diversity initiatives, Special Events, Student Workers/Volunteers, Social Media coordination, Alumni Admission programming, assist as needed with Digital Marketing or other areas, as assigned. Responsibilities assigned based on availability as well as candidate’s experience, interest, and capacity.
• Review, manage, and evaluate applications from assigned geographic territories, including follow-up with prospective students, applicants, guidance counselors and parents, as necessary. This may require evening and weekend work.
• Participate in the organization and implementation of recruitment activities (in person or virtual) including (but not limited to) overnight programs, open houses, etc.
• Assist with training of Student Ambassadors as it pertains to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work, as well as first generation student and LGBTQ+ initiatives.
• Serves as a member of the Diversity, Equity & Access Leadership ( DEAL ) Committee, and other relevant collaborative networks across campus, such as the Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning, Center for Social Justice and Community Impact, and the Office for Institutional Equity and Belonging.
• Work closely with senior leadership to manage and support Posse and Wheaton Newbury Scholars initiatives.
• Actively participate in and be a representative of the college at Northeast Consortium Bridging Access to College NECBAC .
• Assumes other responsibilities and related projects as assigned by the Director of Admission and/or Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of Admission & Student Aid.

Wheaton has been operating under a remote hybrid model in response to the ongoing COVID -19 pandemic. It is our hope to return to an in-person model for operations in the fall of 2021. While this position may be temporarily remote, aside from traveling expectations, there is an expectation that the work performed will be on campus when the college determines it is safe to return to in-person operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required and one to five year’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  
  

Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required.
  
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• High level of energy, personable nature, flexibility, and a strong work ethic with a “whatever it takes” attitude.
• Superior public speaking, interpersonal, organizational, and written skills as well as a commitment to selective, liberal arts education.
• Commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body, as well as a passion for global education.
• Ability to work creatively and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team; most travel for the college will be coordinated and executed individually.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while satisfying expectations and deadlines.
• High level of technical skills; minimum skills to include Microsoft Office. The office uses Technolutions Slate as its CRM .
• Must be flexible and highly motivated.
• Must possess a wonderful sense of humor.

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CONTACTS :

• Internal contact with College Officers, faculty, staff and students. External contact with counselors, secondary school administrators, alumni, prospective students and parents.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.

Posting Date:

08/13/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax

Special Instructions to Candidates:

To prevent the infection and spread of COVID -19, and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination for COVID -19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved. Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.

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1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

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