Assistant Director of Admission Strategy and Communications

Wellesley•Wellesley, MA

1d•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Admission Strategy and Communications supports the Admission Office’s ongoing marketing and communication efforts with a specific focus on digital media. In addition, this position will also provide support to the larger team of admission counselors to recruit high caliber students. The Assistant Director will be a problem solver and collaborator in providing proactive and creative solutions to enrollment opportunities and challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
1-3 or more years of experience in admission, communication and/or marketing in higher education or related industry.
Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the U.S. or its territories and obtain clearance per Wellesley College's Vehicle Use Policy.
A Motor Vehicle Record check is required
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer’s sponsorship now or in the future
Ability to articulate the benefits of a liberal arts education for women.
Knowledge of college admission and financial aid process or related expertise.
Understanding and sensitivity to a diverse and multicultural range of viewpoints and experiences.
Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work towards big-picture by coordinating and following through with small details independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in video and image editing; Some experience in graphic design preferred.
Ability to travel a minimum of 2-4 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

Support the Office of Admission in its marketing and communication efforts, actively collaborate with the Director of Strategy and Communications, campus partners, and current students.
Develop and create digital content for the Office of Admission social media platforms while tracking analytics of the campaigns; work closely with current student assistants in the development and execution of this content.
Produce compelling, strategically-driven digital content to enhance digital storytelling efforts.
Collaborate within the Office of Admission to create assets for both in-person and virtual programming.
Communicate the benefits of a Wellesley College education virtually and through on- and off-campus events (presentations at schools and community-based organizations, school counselor events, student-family events, online webinars, etc.).
Assist the Director of Admission Strategy and Communications in the editing and updating of all admission website content.
Independently manage portfolio projects as assigned, which includes, but not be limited to on-campus programming, virtual events management, support student assistant supervision, and outreach to build relationships with campus partners.
Manage a small recruitment territory and participate in team reading and committee review of application files.
Build and strengthen relationships with key educational stakeholders in their territory.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits
life insurance
disability coverage
free parking on our picturesque campus
paid vacations
personal days
sick time
holidays
retirement savings plan
Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
A hybrid work environment for select positions
caregiving support through Wellthy
legal plan insurance
pet insurance discount
retirement planning
access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston
continuing training and pathways for growth
tuition benefits
access to resources to navigate student loan forgiveness
free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes
Library resources
opportunities to attend diverse campus events