Assistant Director of Admissions
- Employer
- Colby College
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 23, 2022
Job Details
Department:
Admissions Recruitment and Events
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Employee Type:
Job Summary:The assistant director of admissions manages a portfolio of projects and initiatives and participates in multiple aspects of the admissions and financial aid process: conducting information sessions, managing an admissions recruitment territory, reviewing applications for admission, traveling to high schools, community-based organizations, and college fairs. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent Colby at recruiting events on- and off- campus
- Manage a portfolio of three or more admissions counselor projects, including the College's signature campus, regional, and virtual programs, utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic planning, decision-making, and implementation efforts
- Evaluate admissions and financial aid materials and provide recommendations for first-year and transfer applicants
- Direct the recruitment of students from an assigned geographic region, leading outreach and engagement efforts and traveling to high schools, community-based organizations, recruitment events, and college fairs approximately 5-6 weeks annually
- Lead group information sessions, conduct professional development workshops, and advise students, families, and counselors on Colby’s admissions and financial aid processes
- Engage with key constituents such as alumni, students, high school counselors, community-based, and civic organizations and respond to inquiries from prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, and other constituents
- Collaborate with colleagues in Admissions and campus wide
- Contribute to implementing the general activities of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
- Participate in professional development opportunities on campus and within admissions networks
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
- 1-3 years of relevant experience; experience in higher education preferred
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong, self-motivated work ethic, high energy, and competitive spirit
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources, ensuring scheduled goals are met, and communicating status to stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with a high level of motivation and initiative
- Attention to detail and accuracy are critical
- Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate resources within the department and College community
- Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education and of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences
- Must possess creative initiative, flexibility, and ability to exercise discretion
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a diverse community
- Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, email and web applications, as well as an interest in and ability to learn new programs
- Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
- Willingness to travel by air is required at the time of hiring and throughout the term of employment
The assistant director of admissions has significant interaction with prospective students and their families, faculty, staff, and external constituents.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary. Several weeks of domestic travel and frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year. Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be necessary.
Company
Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States.
Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.
Colby’s model provides the scale and impact of larger universities coupled with intensive learning in a community committed to scholarship and discovery, multidisciplinary approaches to integrated learning, study in the liberal arts, and leading-edge programs addressing the world’s most complex challenges. Its network of partnerships with prestigious cultural, research, medical, and business institutions extends educational and scholarly collaborations, providing students with unmatched experiences leading to postgraduate success.
The College’s wide variety of programs and labs provides students and the community access to unique experiences: the Colby College Museum of Art, the finest college art museum in the country, and the Lunder Institute for American Art have made the College a nationally and internationally recognized center for art scholarship; DavisConnects prepares students for lifelong success by combining a forward-thinking liberal arts education with extensive internship, research, and global opportunities for all students regardless of their personal networks and financial circumstances; and the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, is the most advanced and comprehensive NCAA D-III facility in the country. In fall 2021, Colby opened the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the first such institute at a liberal arts college. Colby’s new Island Campus, consisting of Allen and Benner islands, gives Colby a significant presence on the coast of Maine for a wide range of academic programs and activities and undisturbed environments ideal for conducting interdisciplinary experiences.
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