Assistant Dean Of Admissions - Coordinator of Diversity and Access Engagement

Union College is seeking an admissions professional to manage domestic territories and to be a part of our dynamic team to recruit and select a diverse and talented class that will thrive at Union.

Assistant Dean of Admissions, Coordinator of Diversity and Access Engagement

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Director of Admissions for Programming & Partnerships

Position Purpose: Plays an integral role as part of the team overseeing the College’s multicultural recruitment of a diverse and talented class. Represents Union College to a wide and diverse audience throughout the United States.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recruitment: Represents the College at various on and off campus recruitment events, including college fairs, high school visits, open houses, and other special events to attract potential students. Coordinates, conducts, and contributes to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted applicant populations. Recruits, trains and manages student staff in support of on-campus programming to support the recruitment and enrollment of first generation and students from under-represented backgrounds.
  
  
• Advisement: Advises prospective students, parents, and key stakeholders on admission criteria, program requirements, and transfer policies. Answers any questions prospective students may have. Serves as mentor to other admissions employees specifically surrounding recruitment strategies for under-represented students.
  
  
• Outreach and Communication: Coordinates outreach activities & programs focused on under-represented students. Cultivates relationships, and manages ongoing strategic communication with high school counselors, independent educational consultants, parents, students (prospective and current), faculty, and alumni and manages assigned recruitment territories. Partners and liaises with key campus partners, including the intercultural affairs office to support the enrollment of multicultural populations.
  
  
• Additional Tasks: Oversees student volunteers. Reviews and renders decisions as a member of the Committee of Admissions. Pitches-in to help colleagues when it is needed or when requested.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of Admissions experience and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. Prior experience working in a small, selective, liberal arts setting is preferred.
  
  
• Ability and willingness to engage in out-of-town travel as well as evening and weekend commitments.
  
  
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills as well as confidence and clarity in public speaking.
  
  
• Facility with Microsoft Suite, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint and related database and word processing applications.
  
  
• Exceptional time management and organization skill and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  
  
• Experienced in using relational databases. Experience with Slate preferred.
  
  
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and decision-making skills, coupled with a strong sense of judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  
• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
  
  
• Strong sense of judgment and discretion at all times.
  
  
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  
  
• Ability to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow staff colleagues.
  
  
• Physical requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  
  

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Compensation
The annual for this position is $58,500.00. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .