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Admission Counselor

Smith CollegeCollege Place, WA
$39,293 - $53,162Hybrid

About The Position

Entry level position, responsible for recruitment and evaluation of prospective students. This position supports all recruitment and yield programs, on-campus and virtually; other duties as assigned by the dean of admission. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 0 to 1 years experience
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • High comfort level public speaking to small and large groups.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently develop and execute several key projects simultaneously
  • Must be able to work independently, have strong organizational and planning skills, and excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and technological skills including familiarity with MS Office, Google Suite and ability to learn Slate CRM and Workday systems.
  • excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to work as part of a team, and use sound judgement

Nice To Haves

  • 5 or more years experience in a Higher Education Environment
  • Demonstrated interest in admission work including prior work or volunteer experience in an office of admission at a college or university.
  • Car and air travel are required as well as flexibility to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Develop extensive knowledge about Smith College and present on-campus and/or virtual information sessions regularly
  • Plan and coordinate approximately 6 - 8 weeks of travel annually to recruit students and manage an assigned geographic territory
  • Develop knowledge secondary schools throughout in an assigned recruitment territory, visit secondary schools, attend college fairs as assigned
  • Initiate and maintain effective communication between Smith College and college counselors from a diverse range of high schools
  • Manage correspondence and conversations with students, parents, counselor, community-based organizations and other constituencies
  • Contribute to office initiatives as assigned, which may include project-based work under supervisor guidance
  • Read, evaluate, and participate in admission committee work to decide on candidate admissibility for admission to the college in coordination with a team of colleagues under the direction of the Dean of Admission. Candidates may include first-year applicants, transfer applicants or students applying through Questbridge or Posse programs.
  • Attend and facilitate recruitment and yield activities as assigned
  • Lead on workshops for prospective and admitted students on campus or virtually as assigned
  • Develop skills and connections and pursue professional development opportunities to better understand current issues and challenges in the field of admission and in Higher Education.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in order to ensure success of diversity and inclusion initiatives. All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Benefits

  • competitive benefits package

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