Assistant Director of Admission

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Smith College:
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Job Description

Job Summary  Responsible for the recruitment and evaluation of prospective students. Utilize Slate to create events, outreach communications and support the day-to-day CRM functionality to aid in the overall mission of the Smith College Office of Admission.  
* Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
* ** Essential Functions*
* ** Recruitment & Yield (30%):
*** Plan and coordinate up to six weeks of travel annually to recruit students and manage an assigned geographic territory determined by the Dean of Admission.
* Visit high schools and community colleges, attend college fairs, conduct workshops related to applying to college.
* Initiate and maintain effective communication between Smith College and college counselors from a diverse range of high schools.
* Manage communication with students, parents, counselors and other constituencies.
* Present on-campus and/or virtual information sessions and lead workshops during events for prospective and admitted students.
* Other duties, including travel, as assigned.  
** Admission Reading and Selection (20%):
*** Read, evaluate and participate in admission committee work to decide on candidate admissibility for admission to the College in coordination with a team of colleagues under the direction of the Dean of Admission.
* Candidates may include first-year applicants, transfer applicants or students applying through Questbridge or Posse programs.
* Interview prospective students as needed, including Ada Comstock Scholar applicants.  
** Slate, Events & Communications (40%):
*** Craft email communications for admission events.
* Build admission program events, registration forms and surveys using Slate CRM.
* Serve on the communications and campus visit/admitted student program teams.
* Assist in the proofing and editing of queries and communications.
* Contribute to other communication team projects as assigned.
* Under the leadership of the Senior Associate Director of Admission and in concert with the Admission Systems Administrator and the Enrollment Analyst, serve as a contributing member of the Slate team.
* In alignment with admission office priorities, provide comprehensive Slate support for Smith's Women of Distinction program.
** Professional Development (10%):
*** Keep abreast of pertinent developments at Smith College, in higher education, and in the field of professional admission work.
* Develop skills and connections and pursue professional development opportunities to better understand current issues and challenges in the field of admission and in Higher Education.
* Cooperate with other administrators of the College where necessary, especially Student Financial Services, Communications & Marketing and the Alumnae Group.
* Performs related duties as required.
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* MINIMUM REQUIRED Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's Degree
* 1 to 5 years experience
* Required License(s):
Driver’s license

Skills:

* The ability to effectively and efficiently develop and execute several key projects simultaneously.
* Must be able to work independently, have strong organizational and planning skills, excellent writing and oral communication skills.
* Required strong analytical and technological skills including familiarity with MS Office and Google suites, CRM platforms and the ability to learn Slate CRM specifically and Workday systems.
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team, interact with…