Admissions Officer

St. Olaf College•Northfield, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Officer is responsible for on-campus and off-campus recruitment, application review, and making admissions and scholarship recommendations. This role involves leading information sessions, conducting interviews, maintaining contact with prospective students, representing the college at events, planning recruitment travel, building relationships with counselors and organizations, and engaging in admissions committee decisions. The position also requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion, completion of required training, and performing other assigned duties. The role reports to the Associate Dean of Admissions and does not supervise staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
0 - 2 years’ experience Admissions Officers/2+ years’ experience Assistant Dean of Admissions.
Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in another language.
Experience in an admissions office or as an admissions student worker/intern or college tour guide.

Responsibilities

Lead information sessions for visiting prospective students.
Conduct interviews with prospective students and provide written feedback.
Maintain highly personalized contact with prospective students.
Represent the college at all on-campus events.
Strategically plan travel for recruitment territory.
Represent St. Olaf College at college fairs and high school visits.
Conduct off-campus interviews and provide written feedback.
Build relationships with high school counselors and community based organizations.
Review applications from recruitment territory and make admissions and scholarship recommendations.
Actively engage in admissions committee to collaboratively make enrollment decisions.
Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
Perform other duties as assigned.