Admission Counselor or Assistant Dean

Job Requisition:

JR100829 Admission Counselor or Assistant Dean (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Admission Counselor or Assistant Dean

Job Family:

Staff - Admissions & Enrollment

Number of Openings:

0

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Admissions

Primary Job Posting Location:

Admissions

Job Description Summary:

The successful incumbent will participate in all aspects of the university admission cycle and should have a strong interest in contributing to office wide efforts to recruit the most academically and personally distinguished students. Incumbent should also have an interest in inclusive excellence in education and will be a key contributor to diversity and access recruitment initiatives.

Job Description:

Responsibilities will include representing the university in a variety of settings, evaluating applications and participating in the admission committee process, managing a particular geographic territory for purposes of prospect cultivation and application review, conducting group information sessions for prospective students and families, and organizing recruitment and yield events.
 Additional responsibilities may include but not be limited to: engagement in electronic, online and print communication efforts, supervising student volunteers, event programming and/or participation in other admission endeavors.
 Specific responsibilities may include some of the following, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a key member of the diversity and access team, participating in event programming, communication campaigns and coordinating student volunteers .
• Serve on the marketing and communications team, including assisting with general prospective student and parent email campaigns, social media, office print publications and/or the admission blog site.
• Serve on the on-campus programming team by leading and/or supporting various campus recruitment events and admission student volunteer groups.
• Conduct information sessions and represent the office through high school visitations and participation at college day and evening programs.
• Read and evaluate applications for admission including primary responsibility for one or more geographic regions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent level of education, experience, and training.
• General knowledge of college and university programs, majors, admission requirements and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills to include Internet browsers, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and navigate multiple projects providing a high-level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to accurately disseminate information to a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member utilizing a high level of interpersonal skills.

Assistant Dean Level: Prior experience, typically two or more years of admission or related professional experience.Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a selective liberal arts & sciences college/university setting as a student and/or employee.
• Previous experience supervising student volunteers, serving in leadership capacity within student organizations, and/or event programming experience.
• Previous experience working in an admission or college-counseling office, including as a student or volunteer.
• Fluency in a foreign language and/or experience abroad.

Conditions of Employment

• As part of recruitment travel, this position often requires individual driving as well as group travel, including evenings and travel in congested/heavy-traffic situations.
• Must be able to maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Periodic evening and weekend work is required.

Additional Job Description:

This posting is for Admission Counselor or Assistant DeanAdmission Counselor salary range is: $47,000 - $49,000 Assistant Dean salary range is: $50,000 - $53,000For full consideration, apply by the review date September 25, 2025. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references.

Qualifications:

Period Salary Plan:

Compensation Grade:

S08

Recruiting Start Date:

Review Date:

Position Restrictions:

EEO is the Law.  Applicants can learn more about William & Mary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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