Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Admission include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Interview prospective students, conduct information sessions, and travel, representing Wheaton at secondary schools, community colleges, college fairs, professional meetings, alumni events, and inquiry/yield programs both on- and off-campus.
• Assume coordination or support in specialized roles that may include one or more of the following: Travel/College Fair Coordination, Student Volunteers or Interns, Special Events, Social Media coordination, 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.
• Participate in organization and implementation of on-campus recruitment activities including overnight programs, open houses, etc.
• Assume other responsibilities and related projects, as assigned.
• May supervise student workers and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of admission experience is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel. Anticipated annual travel is approximately 8-10 weeks per year and includes evenings/weekends work.
• High level of energy, personable nature, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• 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 effectively both individually and as part of a team.
• Must be a highly motivated individual.
• High level of technical skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ideal candidate will have experience with Slate and/or Banner.
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: 04/27/2018
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206
Contact Email: hr@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References
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