Assistant Director of Admission Strategy and Communications

## Assistant Director of Admission Strategy and Communications Apply locations:
Wellesley Collegetime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R0007775
** At Wellesley, our mission is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. Our collaborative community, comprising of faculty, students, staff, and alumnae, is guided by our shared commitment to educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey!
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**** Job Posting Title
** Assistant Director of Admission Strategy and Communications
** Job Description Summary
** Administrative Exempt
** Job Description
** The Assistant Director of Admission Strategy and Communications supports the Admission Office’s ongoing marketing and communication efforts with a specific focus on digital media. In addition, this position will also provide support to the larger team of admission counselors to recruit high caliber students. The Assistant Director will be a problem solver and collaborator in providing proactive and creative solutions to enrollment opportunities and challenges.
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Position Responsibilities:

***** Support the Office of Admission in its marketing and communication efforts, actively collaborate with the Director of Strategy and Communications, campus partners, and current students.
* Develop and create digital content for the Office of Admission social media platforms while tracking analytics of the campaigns; work closely with current student assistants in the development and execution of this content.
* Produce compelling, strategically-driven digital content to enhance digital storytelling efforts.
* Collaborate within the Office of Admission to create assets for both in-person and virtual programming.
* Communicate the benefits of a Wellesley College education virtually and through on- and off-campus events (presentations at schools and community-based organizations, school counselor events, student-family events, online webinars, etc.).
* Assist the Director of Admission Strategy and Communications in the editing and updating of all admission website content.
* Independently manage portfolio projects as assigned, which includes, but not be limited to on-campus programming, virtual events management, support student assistant supervision, and outreach to build relationships with campus partners.
* Manage a small recruitment territory and participate in team reading and committee review of application files. Will also build and strengthen relationships with key educational stakeholders in their territory.
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* Basic Qualifications:

***** Bachelor’s degree required.
* 1-3 or more years of experience in admission, communication and/or marketing in higher education or related industry.
* Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the U.S. or its territories and obtain clearance per Wellesley College's Vehicle Use Policy. A Motor Vehicle Record check is required
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer’s sponsorship now or in the future
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* Skills and Abilities:

***** Ability to articulate the benefits of a liberal arts education for women.
* Knowledge of college admission and financial aid process or related expertise.
* Expertise in video and image editing;
Some experience in graphic design preferred.
* Understanding and sensitivity to a diverse and multicultural range of viewpoints and experiences.
* Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to work towards big-picture by coordinating and following through with small details independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to travel a minimum of 2-4 weeks per year.
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