"Assistant Director of Admissions and Guest Experience or Admissions Counselor for Guest Experience"

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Guest Experience or Admissions Counselor for Guest Experience is an integral member of the admissions team who supports recruitment activities through territory and prospect management, regular travel, application and scholarship recommendations, and building connections with prospective families and school counselors in order to meet the College’s enrollment goals. This position also serves on the visit experience team that coordinates and executes individual and group visits of prospective students, families, and college counselors. This individual demonstrates skills related to event planning, with an emphasis on organization, time management, and strong attention to detail.

As an Assistant Director of Admissions and Guest Experience or Admissions Counselor for Guest Experience you will:

• Complete all tasks and initiatives related to territory and prospect management, noting an expectation to plan and complete 8-10 weeks of travel annually.
• Other responsibilities include analyzing data to support territory management and cultivating prospects through integrated communication efforts including email, phone, text, virtual and in-person interactions.
• Assess candidate applications based on enrollment goals including scholarship value recommendation.
• Effectively represent the College through public speaking opportunities; and interview and advise high school-aged students and their families through the admission and financial aid processes.
• Serve on the Visit Experience team and contribute to the planning and execution of all visit activities for students, families and college counselors.
• The assistant director level may include supervisorial responsibilities of student or support staff and serve as lead coordinator of more than one signature recruitment event.

Experience and Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience Admissions Counselor for Guest Experience
• 3-5 years experience Assistant Director of Admissions and Guest Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Applicants for this position will be considered for Assistant Director of Admissions and Guest Experience and Admissions Counselor for Guest Experience. The title will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist

Required Knowledge of

• Comprehensive understanding of scope of work and prompt completion of territory and prospect management initiatives and goals
• Strong evidence of event planning and project management
• Appreciation of the distinctions and value of a private, residential, liberal arts education
• Google Suite (email, calendar, drive, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

Required Skills in

• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• A high level of professionalism and experience with/the desire to coach, motivate, and develop newer staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and priorities, establish goals, and produce desired results in a timely way.
• Highly developed collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within the Enrollment Division and with campus constituencies to develop and implement recruitment initiatives.

Required Abilities

• A proven ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to think critically, research, analyze, and problem solve.
• Ability to independently navigate and execute a travel itinerary.
• Ability to learn and leverage technology including CRM functions (Slate).
• Exceptional candidates will also possess creativity, vision, flexibility, ability to exercise sound judgment, and a strong attention to detail

Your Compensation

The expected starting salary for this position is $46,000 annually for entry-level candidates. Applicants with more than 3-5 years of relevant experience may be considered for the title of Assistant Director, which includes a higher starting salary.