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Assistant/ Senior Assistant Director of Admission

Job Details

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 Details

Posting Number:

0600895

Position Title:

Assistant/ Senior Assistant Director of Admission

FLSA:

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:

Wheaton College is seeking a full-time Assistant Director or Senior Assistant Director of Admission. Exact title and salary will be commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate. Recruit, advise and counsel prospective students/applicants to the College and share recruitment activities, travel, interviews, presentations, and on-and off- campus programs with a recruitment staff of seven.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
  • 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.
  • 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: Student Ambassadors, Social Media coordinator, Special Events, Diversity initiatives, International Recruitment, Transfer Initiatives, Athletics, Financial Aid Outreach, Alumni Admission programming, Print and 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 organization and implementation of on-campus recruitment activities (in person or virtual) including (but not limited to) overnight programs, open houses, etc.
  • 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Possible supervision of some student workers, both paid and volunteer.

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS :
Education / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
Licenses:
  • Valid driver’s license required.


Other Responsibilities:
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
  • Individuals must possess these 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.
  • Professional Experience: 0-4 years
  • 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.
  • Must be flexible, and highly motivated.
  • Must possess a wonderful sense of humor.
  • High level of technical skills; minimum skills to include Microsoft Office. The office uses Slate as its CRM .
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:

05/17/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

No

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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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. List of References


Company

Wheaton College of Massachusetts.

Founded in 1834 in Norton, Massachusetts, Wheaton College is among New England's premier private liberal arts and sciences colleges.

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