Associate Director of Admission

Harvey Mudd College•Claremont, CA

5d•$85,000 - $87,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Admission at Harvey Mudd College, under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Director of Admission, will play an active and integral role in a wide variety of activities within the Office of Admission. This role requires full engagement in the entire admission process, from interacting with prospective students to the final stages of enrollment. The Associate Director of Admission will lead the Office of Admission’s Communications team and will create and execute a vision and strategy to attract a wide range of STEM interested students and their families. They will be an essential part of the team that enrolls a class that aligns with Harvey Mudd College’s mission to educate leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a deep understanding of the impact of their work on society. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of the Office of Admission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the College’s automobile insurance carrier.
5 or more years of previous professional experience in college admission and/or communications/marketing or related environments is required.
Demonstrates understanding of and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education and Harvey Mudd College’s mission “to educate engineers, scientists and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities, social sciences and the arts so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society.”
Demonstrates a commitment to educational access and opportunity, especially for students from historically excluded populations.
Ability to communicate with diverse groups of young people.
Ability to work flexibly and maintain productivity while working with competing priorities.
Ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with individuals from varying abilities, backgrounds, interests, beliefs, and roles (students, staff, faculty, etc.).
Ability to conceptualize, design, develop and implement projects that speak to a wide constituency or a tailored audience when appropriate.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment or work independently in a college office setting and with the public.
Exercises sound judgment in confidential or sensitive situations.
Ability to recognize patterns, anticipate problems, and recommend solutions.
Ability to utilize technology easily and effectively to enhance productivity and to assess progress toward office goals.
Strong presentation skills in disseminating information cohesively to a broad range of audiences.
Strong work ethic, personal integrity, and a sense of humor are extremely valuable.
Proficient in the operation of a computer, data entry, and specified software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.) and G Suite (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Slides etc.).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in design tools like WordPress and Canva, and project management tools like Trello is a plus.
Experience that has resulted in an understanding and appreciation of highly selective admission is appealing but not required.
Experience with Technolutions’ Slate CRM is a plus.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Content Management Systems are a plus.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Experience with project management.

Responsibilities

Lead the Office of Admission’s communications team. Plan and execute strategies, create communication flows and templates for varying audiences, programs or channels, and evaluate metrics of different efforts
Liaison to the College’s Office of Communications and Marketing. Manage the creation, editing and tracking of projects, assure fulfillment in a timely manner, and manage cost and inventory. Work with the College’s website manager to ensure that the Office of Admission site is current and compliant. This may include editing and restructuring of the site.
Serve as an integral member of the Admission team responsible for recruiting and enrolling students who fulfill the College’s mission.
Support the mission of the Office of Admission in growing the diversity within the applicant pool and enrolling class. Contribute to strategies and programs designed to meet this objective.
Learn the College’s mission and ethos. Keep current with the College’s academic programs, support services, and co-curricular offerings.
Represent the college and build relationships with prospective students, their families, high school counselors, and community members. This includes interviewing prospective students and some off-campus recruitment travel.
Evaluate applications for admission in a timely manner and participate fully in the committee-based selection process of candidates for admission.
Develop fluency in office tools and procedures, especially Techolution’s Slate CRM and WordPress.
Practice discretion and maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and information, regardless of the format.
Maintain focus on several activities and priorities. Anticipate seasonal variations in the workload.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.