"Assistant Director of Conservatory Admissions"

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Job Summary 

The Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College and Conservatory invites applications for a full-time Administrative and Professional Staff position as Assistant/Associate Director of Conservatory Admissions beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.

The Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, founded in 1865, is the nation’s oldest continuously operating conservatory, and the only major music school in the country linked with a preeminent liberal arts college. Students are enrolled in undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Music in performance, composition, electronic and computer music, jazz, music history, and historical performance. The Conservatory also offers a small compliment of graduate-level certificate and degree programs.

Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Director of Conservatory Admissions and Enrollment Management, the Conservatory Admissions Assistant Director will join an experienced admissions team in the Conservatory of Music.

This position will contribute to the overall recruitment efforts of Oberlin College and Conservatory by focusing on the prospective student experience through communications campaigns and campus visit programming, helping determine effective recruitment strategies, and collaborating with faculty.

Essential Job Functions 

Assist with the implementation of strategies and programs for attracting, evaluating, and matriculating Conservatory students;

Enthusiastically and effectively promote the value of an Oberlin Conservatory education to students, parents, secondary school counselors, and alumni by presenting in small and large group settings;

Interview and counsel prospective students and their families, conduct tours and host special visiting groups;

Assist with audition event planning and implementation;

Travel to represent the Conservatory at professional conferences, music educator trade shows, youth orchestra career days, auditions, and college fairs;

Correspond with admissions prospects, students, alumni, parents and educators;

Recruit, hire, train, and manage Conservatory student employees;

Develop and lead programs involving Conservatory admissions student employees;

Collaborate with faculty on recruitment initiatives and the applicant review process;

Support office efforts with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives;

Other duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions 

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree

One or more years of previous admissions experience

Familiarity with selective Conservatories and schools of music (preference given to individuals with prior music experience related to performance, education and administration)

Interest in working with prospective students, families, and secondary school counselors

Ability to relate to and communicate with students and families from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds

Excellent written and oral communication skill

Willingness to travel when needed

Ability and commitment to deliver first-class customer service

Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow through, and creative planning skills

Ability to analyze challenges and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment

Ability to multi‐task, take initiative, establish priorities, and function with minimal supervision

Ability to work within a team, as well as with stakeholders across the college campus

Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet Oberlin College insurability standards. Must be comfortable driving in unfamiliar areas with GPS assistance in a wide variety of traffic and weather conditions

Physical requirements include the ability to travel independently, work on a computer for up to eight hours a day, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Desired Qualifications 

Knowledge of Oberlin College and Conservatory

Comfort and experience with leading/supervising college students

Experience with Slate, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, web content management, basic HTML

Familiarity with social media platforms

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/15463

Compensation 

Oberlin College offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

List of References

Optional Documents

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