Knox College Looking for Associate Director of Denver Recruitment Full Time

Knox College invites applications for the full time, 12-month, benefited position of Associate Director of Denver Recruitment. The Associate
Director will work and live within the within the City of Denver  or surrounding metropolitan area  to achieve a high level of visibility
for the College; identify and recruit well-matched candidates for admission; build relationships with high school counselors, educational
consultants, and alumni; and assist students and their parents in applying for admission and financial aid. The Associate Director will also
be a key member of the Regional Recruitment Team, assisting and supporting the overall regional recruitment efforts of the
College. 

Essential Functions: 

1. Engage daily with prospective students and their parents via phone, text, email, video, and
   in-person to achieve a high level of interaction and build sustained relationships through the college search. Perform a specific number  of
   outbound touch points per day.
2. Assist students in assessing match/fit and how Knox could help to achieve their educational
   goals.
3. Work with families to understand college costs, affordability, and how to apply for scholarships and financial
   aid.
4. Build relationships with high school counselors and educational consultants via phone, text, email, video, and
   in-person.
5. Make in-person and virtual presentations about Knox within the assigned recruitment market, conduct interviews, represent
   Knox at college fairs, high school information sessions, and other events. Participate in the recruitment activities of area high school
   guidance counselor organizations, local ACACs, and regional admission consortium organizations.
6. Perform a holistic review of
   applications for admission, including the qualitative and quantitative evaluation of transcripts, standardized test scores, essays and
   written submissions, recommendations, and other evidence of student preparation, match, and fit with Knox College. Application materials are
   reviewed digitally within the Slate admission and document management system; evaluation of applicants is done by completing forms within
   that system.
7. Year-round recruitment of assigned regional market and additional recruitment travel up to 10-12 weeks per year
   visiting high schools, attending college fairs, hosting information sessions, meeting with school counselors, community based organization
   advisors, and independent educational consultants, and conducting admission interviews for prospective students; work evenings and weekends
   as needed for events and to engage with students and parents. Hours can be long, and varied. This position often entails working evenings
   and weekends a minimum of 15-20% of the time.
8. Work alongside a direct supervisor to achieve application and enrollment goals for
   each assigned market.
9. Travel to campus when needed to support and assist the Campus Visit Team with large visit programs and
   prospective student visits to campus, participate in department training and retreat days, and other priorities as assigned.
10. The
    Associate Director will serve in a leadership capacity for the entire admissions counseling team by leading training and meetings as needed.
    The Associate Director will also manage two-three projects for the entire Admissions Office – examples might include Slate Communications,
    texting campaigns, counselor relations, or financial aid appeal processing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional
  interpersonal, communication, and public speaking abilities; and talent for developing relationships with multiple constituencies including
   students, families, school counselors, community based organization advisors and independent educational consultants.
• Experience
  with and passion for creating virtual engagement, social media, video, digital communications, and online events.
• Excellent
  organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage
  complex tasks, and complete multiple projects on time  while working independently and having the resourcefulness, flexibility, and
  initiative to adapt to constant change.
• Must possess and be able to convey a strong appreciation and articulate the value of a
   residential liberal arts education; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusions; and respect for individual differences and an
  openness to values and opinions of others.
• Ability to live within a specified recruitment market, as well as  travel up to 10-12
  weeks per year.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a
  team.

Minimum Education Required:  Minimum Experience Required:  

• 3-5 years of experience
  in Admissions, Sales, or Marketing

Minimum Licenses/Certifications Required: 

• Driver’s License Required

Additional
Qualifications: (Preferred qualifications) 

• Previous experience in higher education or secondary education, college admission, direct
  sales and marketing, or digital communications is preferred.
• Previous experience and familiarity with the assigned regional
  recruitment market.

Applicants must be currently authorized in the United States for any employer.

Notice of
Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College

particularly
welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College

does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy,
gender identity or expression, race, color,

creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation
or preference,

age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable

federal,
state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect

of its educational programs or
activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of

the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations
from so discriminating on

the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of
Non-

Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or

the College’s policies
that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the

Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be
available to meet with or talk to

students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and
the

College’s policies and procedures.

Title IX Coordinator

Kimberly K. Schrader

Old Jail 12 | Campus Box
K-209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7751

Email: [email protected]

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the
Title IX Coordinator,

the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both.

Individuals
may also contact the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for

additional information.

Office for Civil
Rights

U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

500 W Madison St., Suite 1475

Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Phone:
312-730-1560

Email: [email protected]

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

(“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed
to

either the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources or Director of Disability Support

Services identified
below.

For Employees:

Human Resources

Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200

368 South Prairie
Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7200

Email: [email protected]

For
Students:

Director of Disability Support Services

Stephanie Grimes

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box
K183

340 South West Street

Phone: 309-341-7478

Email: [email protected]