Assistant Director of Admissions

Admissions

Job Description

The College of Wooster, a national liberal arts institution in northeastern Ohio, seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions.

We are searching for a candidate who can boldly articulate the nature and aims of a traditional liberal arts college and the attributes that distinguish Wooster as America’s premier college for mentored undergraduate research.

Responsibilities incorporate the full range of admission duties including:

• Territory and prospect management including research, analysis and assessment of established goals, eight to ten weeks of national travel annually, timely and thoughtful assessment of applications, and effective face-to-face, phone, written and digital correspondence with all constituents including prospective students, families and counselors
• Conduct interviews and participate in recruitment events regularly, including weekends and evenings as assigned
• Coordinate major projects or programs which may include but are not limited to: on- and off-campus events, student ambassador programming/supervision, and support of multimedia marketing efforts.

Qualifications of the successful candidate include:

• A thorough understanding and appreciation for the selective, residential liberal arts experience and the value of inclusive diversity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional communication and public speaking abilities
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly self-motivated, innovative, creative and analytical
• A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably from a liberal arts institution and a valid driver’s license
• A minimum of 1-3 years of related professional experience
• Although not required, the ideal candidate will have experience and interest in: supervising student ambassadors, extensive event planning, creative writing, and/or Spanish language proficiency

This is a twelve-month, exempt position with a competitive salary and benefits. The review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three professional references.

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Posted January 27, 2013

Updated January 29, 2013

Contact Information

The Department of Human Resources
The College of Wooster
536 E Wayne Avenue
Wooster OH 44691