Assistant Director of Admission

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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.

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.

• 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 people of all backgrounds and use sound judgement, creativity and vision.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able and willing to travel by both car and airplane.
• High comfort level with public speaking to large and small groups.
• Able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of:

• Previous experience in a college admission office and with public speaking preferred.
• Individuals should be able to demonstrate fluidity with a variety of software and database management platforms.

Skills:

• Proficient in language other than English, especially Spanish

Compensation In addition to a competitive benefits package, annualized pay for this role is typically between $50,298.84 - $68,051.37 covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications and work schedule if less than full-time.

Regular

Review of applications will begin

October 19, 2026