Assistant Director of Admissions

Employer: Wentworth Institute of Technology
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Sep 11, 2024

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Position Type: Administrative, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management, Counseling, Other Student Affairs
Employment Type: Full Time

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The Assistant Director of Admissions assists the Office of Admissions in its effort to attract and build relationships with potential students through a variety of related responsibilities. Several of the key responsibilities include oversight of an assigned recruitment territory and constituent group, engagement in team-based recruitment initiatives, one-on-one contact with prospective students and parents during on and off-campus recruitment activities, using phone, email, and direct mail correspondence to communicate with key stakeholders, representing the institution at professional and educational events, present information sessions, evaluating applications, counseling prospective students and parents on the admissions and aid process, and processing admissions documents.

Essential Functions:

Manage a domestic recruitment territory - including travel, college fair receptions, information sessions, high school visits, and electronic outreach.
Conduct a holistic review of all first-year applications from the assigned recruitment region to continuously improve outcomes and be an active voice in the application review process.
Performs information sessions on-campus and off-campus and serves as a resource for campus visitors on a regular basis.
Support various projects and programs, as determined by the supervisor and the cyclical needs of the office.
Conduct interviews with candidates for admission.
Travel in the U.S. 4-6 weeks in the fall and 1-2 weeks in the spring, including nights and weekends.
Participate in regular outbound email/call campaigns, particularly to yield students.
Participate in office meetings as required, virtually or on-campus as directed.
Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of experience in a higher education setting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Track record of being a self-starter with demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise good judgment, and work autonomously.
Must have excellent public speaking, written, and verbal skills to support relationship-building with prospective students and other constituents.
Skill and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion as they affect the college admissions process; a demonstrated commitment to building a strong and diverse applicant pool; and an awareness of how systemic economic and racial inequity in students’ secondary school backgrounds impacts their application to college.
Available to work weekends and evenings as needed to participate in recruitment activities.
Computer skills - proficiency with Microsoft applications is required; experience with Slate Technolutions is preferred.
A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Demonstrate the ability and motivation to oversee recruitment in a target geographic area and with a target student population.
Consistently exhibit exceptional customer service through proactive engagement with prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
Ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage competing tasks timely and successfully with and without direct supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated strong process management skills, organizational skills, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Must be organized, an excellent communicator, and a collaborator, with the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines. Ability to build strong relationships with admissions staff and constituents across campus and be a team player.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,

More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.

Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.

Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.

A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:

Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more.
Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center.
We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.