Associate Director of Admission

Haverford College invites applications to our available full time, exempt, benefit eligible Associate Director of Admission position.

The Associate Director is involved in all aspects of the general admission process: recruitment travel, interaction with prospective students and their families, interviewing, application review, and the selection of candidates. This position also holds responsibility for the oversight and coordination of one or more project areas, as assigned by the Dean of Admission and depending upon specific skills and interests.

The position requires an appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education; strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to relate to a broad range of constituents (students, parents, alumni, high school counselors, etc.); an appreciation for and sensitivity to a variety of backgrounds and traditions from which students may come; an interest in and facility with issues of access, diversity, and inclusion; and the ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.

Essential Functions & Primary Responsibilities:

Specific list of responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Travel within a defined territory to visit high schools, attend college fairs and conferences, and interview students.
• Reading and evaluating applications and participation in the committee process for selecting candidates.
• Interviewing prospective candidates on-campus.
• Conducting information sessions.
• Answering admission inquiries from prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and others.
• Planning and implementing various on and off-campus programs and initiatives.
• Building and maintaining relationships with high schools and community-based organizations.
• Participating in strategic and long-range planning efforts, and assisting with their implementation.
• Support of other day-to-day admission processes.

And may include, but not be limited to:

• Serving as liaison with the Department of Athletics, coordinating athletic recruitment in the admission process
• Overseeing and supporting on-campus programs for prospective and admitted students
• Supervising Admission Counselors
• Overseeing one or more application rounds
• Working with alumni admission volunteers

Line of Report: This position reports to the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.

Education, Training, & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 5+ years of experience in admission or related fields or 4+ years of experience in admission or related fields and a master's degree in a related field

Special Requirements :

This position requires travel, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Possession of a U.S. Drivers' License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check are required.

All faculty and staff (including contract workers) who are employed or engaged by Haverford College, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide proof of vaccination (to include a booster dose when eligible), unless an exemption from this policy has been granted as an accommodation or otherwise.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Required for this Position

• Lifting (to exert strength to move objects from one place to another):
  
  • Sedentary Lifting: (0-10 pounds):Up to three hours
  • Light Lifting (10-20 pounds):Up to three hours
  • Moderate Lifting (20-50 pounds):Never
  • Heavy Lifting (50 to 100 pounds):Never

• Pulling (to exert force upon an abject to move or change its direction:Never
• Pushing (to draw an object toward oneself to move or change its direction):Never
• Carrying (to hold objects while moving entire body):Up to three hours
• Reaching or working above shoulder (to extend arms upward or outward away from body):Never
• Walking (to move entire body in erect position):Up to 3 hours
• Standing (to maintain body in erect posture in stationary position):Up to 3 hours
• Sitting (to rest weight on buttocks and back of thighs with legs bent at knees):3-6 hours
• Crouching/Stooping (to bend upper body forward while fully flexing knees):Never
• Kneeling (to maintain upper body in erect position while resting knees on ground):Never
• Climbing (to ascend or descent heights using ladders, scaffolding, stairs, poles, inclined surfaces):Never
• Twisting (to rotate upper body while feet remain stationary):Never
• Driving (operating a motor vehicle, crane, tractor, forklift, etc.):Up to three hours
• Exposure Limitation (i.e., cold water, dust, gas, fumes, extreme temperatures):Never

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) references as a single Word document or pdf by visiting https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Associate... . The review of applications will begin on May 18, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Failure to provide the required documents may result in a lack of consideration. Haverford College does not sponsor work visas.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.