Assistant Director of Admission

Vassar College•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$62,353 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vassar College is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Admission to join a creative and inclusive team that represents the College and participates in selecting candidates for the entering class. The role collaborates to support the enrollment and retention of intelligent, highly engaged, and creative students regardless of financial circumstances, and advocates for the College’s values of access, affordability, and inclusion. This is an on-campus position on the international outreach and alumni admission volunteer support team. It requires flexibility to travel for several weeks, including four weeks of fall travel and one to two weeks of spring or summer travel. The position manages recruitment and application review, supports team leadership and projects, engages with prospective students and campus and community partners, and participates in evaluating applications and selecting first-year and transfer classes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least three years of related admission experience.
Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community.
Excellent work ethic, a can-do attitude, and creative problem-solving ability.
Collaborative team approach, empathy, respect for others, and a sense of humor.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Familiarity and comfort with technology and database systems.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.
Advocacy for a liberal arts education.
Good judgment, discretion, and integrity, and ability to work collegially with faculty, students, staff, and alumni in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Valid REAL ID and driver’s license.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience in highly selective college admission and appreciation of small liberal arts colleges.
Master’s degree or higher.
Working knowledge of and facility with Slate.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Represent Vassar to diverse audiences in high schools, at college fairs, on campus, and through online media.
Manage a recruitment territory, including travel and reading and reviewing applicants from a particular region.
Provide team leadership and backup support to an Associate Director, and help foster a positive and productive work culture.
Maintain relationships with secondary school officials, college access organizations, and partnership programs on behalf of Vassar.
Manage ongoing programs and directly oversee projects with limited supervision and/or supervise Admission Counselor work.
Correspond with prospective students and their families.
Organize and participate in admission events.
Develop and maintain relationships with Vassar alumni admission volunteers.
Participate in evaluating applications and selecting the first-year and transfer classes.
Liaise with key campus constituents.
Work on one or more office initiatives, such as diversity outreach, international outreach, campus events, communications, supporting alumni volunteers, and college counselor programming.