Admissions Counselor

Williams College • Williamstown, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Williams College is seeking an Admission Counselor to join a talented, mission-driven and student-centered staff in the Office of Admission and Student Financial Services. Our highly collaborative 28-person team honors the college’s values and works to build a community of students who are intellectually curious thinkers, creators of initiatives, ideas and art–inside the classroom and beyond it. We are looking for an Admission Counselor who demonstrates an eagerness to help identify and recruit a student body from across the globe that brings with them a variety of backgrounds, beliefs and lived experiences.

Requirements

• Candidates will be considered for the Assistant Director role if they have at least 2 years of experience in admissions or higher education.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments and timelines simultaneously
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff
• Experience learning new software and comfort navigating evolving digital tools and technologies.
• A valid driver's license is required

Responsibilities

• Meeting with prospective students and families
• Leading information sessions and public presentations on campus and virtually, and representing the office year-round through recruitment and travel
• Reviewing and evaluating applications for admission
• Serving as a full-voting member of the Admission Committee
• Working with current students, faculty, staff, and alumni to organize and facilitate recruitment events both on and off campus
• Support or lead the work of one or more portfolios as a member of one or more teams
• Oversee projects/programs with the support/supervision of a senior member of the admission office
• Examples of project areas include: fly-in programs and serving as a member of the access team, communications, campus programs, athletics, systems and operations, international recruitment, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level