Colby College Hiring for Assistant/Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Colby College Full Time

Job DescriptionDepartment:Admissions Visitor Engagement and EventsPay Rate Type:SalaryEmployee Type:Job Summary:ASSISTANT/SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried, Administrative Staff Appointment

The assistant/senior assistant director of admissions manages a portfolio of projects and initiatives and participates in multiple aspects of the admissions and financial aid process: conducting information sessions, managing an admissions recruitment territory, reviewing applications for admission, traveling to high schools, community-based organizations, and college fairs. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a portfolio of two or more admissions officer projects, including but not limited to planning and executing virtual and in-person events for prospective and admitted students, managing the recruitment and training of student volunteers that support the visit experience, and supporting the supervision of other student workers.
• Evaluate admissions and financial aid materials and provide recommendations for first-year and transfer applicants
• Direct the recruitment of students from an assigned geographic region, leading outreach and engagement efforts and traveling to high schools, community-based organizations, recruitment events, and college fairs approximately 5-6 weeks annually
• Lead group information sessions, conduct professional development workshops, and advise students, families, and counselors on Colby’s admissions and financial aid processes
• Engage with key constituents such as alumni, students, high school counselors, community-based, and civic organizations and respond to inquiries from prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, and other constituents
• Utilize qualitative and quantitative data in project and territory management role to inform strategic planning, decision-making, and implementation efforts
• Represent Colby at on- and off-campus recruiting events
• Collaborate with colleagues in Admissions and campus wide
• Contribute to implementing the general activities of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
• Participate in professional development opportunities on campus and within admissions networks
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
• 1-3 or more years of relevant experience; experience in higher education preferred
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Strong, self-motivated work ethic, high energy, and competitive spirit

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously; coordinating resources, ensuring scheduled goals are met, and communicating status to stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with a high level of motivation and initiative
• Attention to detail and accuracy are critical
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate resources within the department and College community
• Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education and of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences
• Must possess creative initiative, flexibility, and ability to exercise discretion
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a diverse community
• Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, email and web applications, as well as an interest in and ability to learn new programs
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
• Willingness to travel by air is required at the time of hiring and throughout the term of employment

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The assistant/senior assistant director of admissions has significant interaction with prospective students and their families, faculty, staff, and external constituents.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

General open office and campus environment. Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary. Several weeks of domestic travel and frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year. Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) may be necessary.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the “Apply” button on the Colby College website. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT COLBY COLLEGE:

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Located in Waterville, Maine near the banks of the beautiful Kennebec River, Colby College is one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Colby’s focus on innovative and leading-edge programs that complement the traditional liberal arts—in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, genomics and computational biology, climate change and the environment, the arts and humanities, public policy, and performance studies, distinguish Colby from other schools of its size. Colby extends its reach, impact, and opportunities through external partnerships with globally recognized laboratories and medical facilities, arts organizations, and a wide array of business partners. The campus boasts beautiful new facilities including the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, a best-in-class complex that has become a center for student activity; the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, a downtown community-based arts building; the forthcoming Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, which includes a start-of-the-art performance hall, studios, screening rooms, and a grand community space (opening in 2023). The College recently established the Island Campus in mid-coast Maine after acquiring the Allen and Benner Islands, once owned by the Wyeth family, to offer Colby students unique and timely cross disciplinary research opportunities in a range of academic disciplines, including the marine sciences and the arts.

Over the last seven years applications for admission have more than tripled, making Colby one of the most sought-after colleges in the country. The College’s unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in its rapidly changing student population. In recent years Colby has doubled both the number of enrolled Pell-eligible students and the number of enrolled students of color. Colby students, who come from throughout the U.S. and more than 70 countries, demonstrate unprecedented highs on every measure of academic achievement. Investments in financial aid (a 111 percent increase since 2014, to $58.6 million annually) and new programs are ensuring that all members of the community can thrive in this dynamic environment. Colby has raised $700 million toward its $750 million Dare Northward campaign goal, which was the largest campaign goal for a liberal arts college when it launched in 2017. Since 2014, the College’s net assets have doubled to more than $2 billion, its record of fundraising has moved to the very top tier of liberal arts colleges, and it has rapidly expanded its faculty and staff to allow for new areas of inquiry, scholarship, and teaching, and to support record enrollments.

Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran’s status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu.