Senior Admissions Officer

Girls Who Invest•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Admissions Officer will report to the Director of Recruiting and Admissions and will be a key member of the selection efforts at Girls Who Invest, reviewing program applications and providing recommendations for selection decisions for all GWI Programs including Retention and Advancement initiatives for GWI Alumni. This role will also support our data-driven recruiting, outreach, and communications such as participating in recruitment initiatives, supporting communications efforts, and participating in virtual and in-person recruitment events. As a member of the Recruiting and Admissions team, the Senior Admissions Officer will also provide other logistical, analytical, administrative and technical support where needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Two (2) – four (4) years of recent highly selective admissions experience
Strong comprehensive evaluation and assessment techniques including experience with holistic admissions review and a proven track record of reviewing large volume of applications
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; strong public speaking skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation and able to build relationships and collaborate across the organization
Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple evolving projects with competing deadlines
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
Basic knowledge of Slate CRM (or similar) platform, including but not limited to, Reader navigation, form/event registration creation, record management, query/reporting, etc.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Commitment to and passion for GWI and its mission; ability to communicate and generate excitement about mission, history, vision, programs, and fundamental strengths
Enthusiasm for and interest in selective admissions, recruiting, and access-focused initiatives (related experience is a plus)
A strategic thinker, independent self-starter and problem solver
Ability to work both independently and without close oversight, but also function as a team player who will take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently within a defined timeline and adhere to project deadlines
Demonstrated interest in early career talent development
Familiarity with recruiting technology and trends (e.g., LinkedIn and Handshake)
Ability to design visual materials creatively, i.e. promotional materials, data visualizations, etc. (Proficiency in Canva, Looker Studio, Tableau, and/or similar)

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the admissions committee responsible for selecting cohorts for GWI’s Scholars Program and Retention and Advancement Programs for GWI Alumni
Holistically review applications during the application reading season for GWI’s flagship programs in the admissions cycle. The estimated number of applications is cycle-dependent and subject to change from year to year.
Participate in selection committees and other selection activities as needed throughout the cycle
Support management of seasonal readers, and document processing prior to, during, and after admissions cycles
Support annual review and refinement of application based on data analysis, feedback, and evolution of program offerings
Support the execution of a year-round comprehensive strategic plan for outreach and recruitment for GWI Programs
Lead virtual and in-person information sessions, alumni panels, and other related recruitment programming
Utilize external job platforms for recruitment-related administrative tasks including event creation, event promotion, in-person event registration, and team operations (e.g. Handshake, Symplicity, etc.)
Coordinate logistics of recruitment-related alumni initiatives
Support partnership management with colleges/universities, community-based organizations, and other organizations within prospective applicant communities
Support prospect and applicant communications campaigns, promotional material development, digital outreach, and social media efforts
Support the management of the day-to-day application inbox including responding to prospective applicant questions in a timely manner and processing application documents
Support creation of communications copy for recruiting and admission related websites, letters, and applications as well as create presentations for events
Support GWI’s database hygiene efforts to produce more effective targeted outreach and maintain up-to-date data
Participate in GWI’s Internship Matching Process as needed
Collaborate across Girls Who Invest teams on various projects that advance GWI’s mission
Other duties as assigned