Admissions Officer/ Assistant Director of Admissions Job at Macalester College
Overview:
This is a hybrid in-person and virtual (at select times throughout the year) position that requires availability for occasional evening and weekend events as well as three to six weeks of overnight travel year-round with peaks in September-October and March-May.
Responsibilities:
Compensation:
Benefits:
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.
Application Guidelines:
All inquiries regarding this position can be directed to:
Tracy Harris
Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Macalester College - Institutional Overview:
The Admissions and Financial Aid Division at Macalester College seeks to hire an Admissions Officer or Assistant Director of Admissions. The position performs a broad range of admissions duties including recruitment travel, interviewing prospective students, leading information sessions, evaluating applications for admission, serving on the Admissions Committee and working on other projects as assigned. Often serves as a prospective student's initial and ongoing contact with Macalester College and is a spokesperson for the College's academic and co-curricular programs.
This is a hybrid in-person and virtual (at select times throughout the year) position that requires availability for occasional evening and weekend events as well as three to six weeks of overnight travel year-round with peaks in September-October and March-May.
Responsibilities:
- Engages in and promotes Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion, encompassing individuals of any heritage, identity, status or orientation.
- Guide and assist ethnic, geographic, racial, and socio-economically diverse domestic and international applicants through the recruitment, selection, and enrollment process.
- Present the College's academic and co-curricular programs to the public, highlighting Macalester's distinctiveness from other selective liberal arts colleges. Thoroughly answers questions from prospective students and parents, makes all visitors feel welcomed and comfortable throughout the process.
- Develops and implements recruitment strategies for assigned regions and reevaluates the effectiveness of these strategies each year.
- Travel activities include high school visits, college fairs, off-campus interviews, and other special events.
- Assists with special programming for under-represented students of color, first-generation students, LGBTQIA+, and low-income students.
- Participates in the admissions selection process and Admissions Committee. Practices holistic admissions and, in collaboration with a team partner, makes respectful and professional recommendations regarding admission decisions through evaluation of applications and participation on the Admissions Committee.
- Cultivate and maintain working relationships with high school administrators, college and guidance counselors, independent counselors, and community-based organizations.
- Support and assist small and large visit programing.
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Required Experience:
- Recent college graduates and those with one to three years of professional work experience in college admissions, counseling or student affairs will be considered for the Admissions Officer role.
- The Assistant Director position requires at least three years of professional work experience in college admissions, counseling or student affairs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interest and ability to work in a hybrid in-person and remote environment with extensive travel and some evening and weekend work at different times of the year.
- Demonstrates the commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Actively engages in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion to increase individual capacity to support institutional changes that create and sustain a more welcoming and inclusive environment across the Macalester Community and in the college admissions process.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and communicate with appropriate staff. Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to present information on the College to large and small groups
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications, Google applications and ability to learn data management software.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Compensation:
This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $52,000 to $62,000, depending on experience.
Benefits:
At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:
- 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
- Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
- Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
- Tuition assistance which pays between 75%-100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
- Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
- Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.
These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.
Application Guidelines:
To be considered,
please submit your resume and cover letter in one pdf to the posting on Macalester’s Employment Opportunities page. Priority will be given to candidates who apply by
April 15th, 2023. Review of applications will begin in April.
All inquiries regarding this position can be directed to:
Tracy Harris
Talent Acquisition Manager
tharris1@Macalester.edu
Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Macalester College - Institutional Overview:
Since its founding in 1874, Macalester has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from virtually every state and 91 countries. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college known for its high standards of scholarship and its special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.
Macalester is proud of its longstanding commitment to social justice and creating a safe environment for all people regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, religion, age, or ability. Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities and women.
Benefits
Macalester employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package and working environment that is second to none. Please visit http://www.macalester.edu/employmentservices/benefits/ for more information about benefits at Macalester College.
Our Commitment to Safety in response to COVID-19:
For the safety of our community, Macalester requires all employees to have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Should a newly hired employee be unable to receive the vaccination for either medical or religious reasons we offer accommodations and assistance.
Questions or concerns about this process should be directed to Employment Services at hr@macalester.edu
Macalester is proud of its longstanding commitment to social justice and creating a safe environment for all people regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, religion, age, or ability. Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities and women.
Benefits
Macalester employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package and working environment that is second to none. Please visit http://www.macalester.edu/employmentservices/benefits/ for more information about benefits at Macalester College.
Our Commitment to Safety in response to COVID-19:
For the safety of our community, Macalester requires all employees to have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Should a newly hired employee be unable to receive the vaccination for either medical or religious reasons we offer accommodations and assistance.
Questions or concerns about this process should be directed to Employment Services at hr@macalester.edu
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