"Admissions Officer"

Admissions Officer

Company: Dartmouth College

Category: Admissions and Enrollment

Type: Full-Time

Posting date 03/25/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1128065

Hiring Range Minimum $48,800

Hiring Range Maximum $61,000

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Location of Position Hanover, NH preferred. Willing to discuss Hybrid or Remote if needed.

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? Yes

If yes, length of term in months. 12-24

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

The Admissions Officer performs a wide range of entry-level admissions duties, including management of a designated recruitment territory, acting as the Dartmouth liaison to guidance counselors and prospective applicants from the assigned territory, traveling to high schools to attract qualified students, reviewing and assessing applications, and conducting group information sessions on campus and on the road in a one-year renewable appointment.

Appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year upon successful performance in the role.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• One year of relevant experience as a staff or student employee in a college admissions office or related academic setting and/or direct experience in the Dartmouth community as a recent graduate. Appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year upon successful performance in the role.
• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent, preferably in a liberal arts discipline.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills as well as confidence and clarity in public speaking.
• Facility with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related database and word processing applications.
• Exceptional time management and organization skill and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong sense of judgment and discretion at all times.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth driver certification.
• Ability and willingness to engage in significant out of town travel as well as evening and weekend commitments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin.
• Evidence of a collaborative style in a project-based setting.
• Optimism, high energy and a sense of humor are valuable assets.
• Experience as a staff and student employee in a college admissions office.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Faith Goodness

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3015

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Katherine Madden, Director of Admissions

Location of Position Hanover, NH preferred. Willing to discuss Hybrid or Remote if needed.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants This position is a 12-24 month term position. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85097

Description

Admissions Functions - Plans, organizes and manages all admissions activities, including general and targeted recruitment travel, for a designated geographic region. Represents Dartmouth at school visits, college fairs and related recruitment events. Completes the preliminary evaluation of at least 1,200 undergraduate applications per year. Assists with the coordination of recruitment projects and outreach initiatives. Espouses the enduring value of a liberal arts education and securing a high-achieving and diverse student body.

Percentage Of Time 50%

Description

Communications - Communicates with applicants, parents, and secondary school officials regarding decisions and policies. Conducts on campus information sessions for visiting students and their families. Develops internet-based relationships with prospective students through email and other channels. Provides professional guidance to applicants and parents about educational planning.

Percentage Of Time 50%

Description

Note: Employment will be contingent upon possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.