Assistant Director of Admission

Vassar College•Poughkeepsie, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Vassar College is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Admission. The Assistant Director will join a creative and inclusive team responsible for representing Vassar and participating in the selection of candidates for the entering class. This position will work collaboratively to support the enrollment and retention of intelligent, highly engaged, and creative students, regardless of their financial circumstances. The Assistant Director will support and advocate for the College’s values regarding access, affordability, and inclusion. This is an on-campus position and requires flexibility to travel for several weeks (four weeks of fall travel and one to two weeks of spring/summer travel).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least three years of related admission experience.
Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community.
Excellent work ethic with a can-do attitude and a knack for creative problem solving.
Team player with empathy, respect for others, a collaborative approach, and a sense of humor.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work independently on tasks 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.
Advocate for a liberal arts education.
Exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity while working collegially with faculty, students, staff, and alumni in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
A valid REAL ID and driver’s license.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represents Vassar to diverse audiences in high schools, at college fair programs, on campus, and through a range of online media.
Manages a recruitment territory which entails travel, reading, and review of applicants from a particular region.
Provides team leadership and backup support to an Associate Director.
Helps support and facilitate a positive and productive work culture.
Maintains relationships with secondary school officials, college access organizations, and partnership programs on behalf of Vassar.
Ongoing program management and directly oversees projects with limited supervision and/or supervises Admission Counselor work.
Corresponds with prospective students and their families.
Organizes and participates in a range of admission events.
Develops and maintains relationships with Vassar alumni admission volunteers.
Participates fully in the evaluation of applications and the selection of the first-year and transfer classes.
Liaises with key campus constituents.
Works with one or more of the office’s initiatives such as diversity outreach, international outreach, campus events, communications, supporting alumni volunteers, and/or assisting with college counselor programming.