Employment Opportunities

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Undergraduate Admissions Recruitment, the Associate Director of Admissions will collaborate with admissions leadership to design and implement an effective national outreach and recruitment strategy for prospective freshmen students within the United States. The recruitment strategy will include: analyzing past travel data and application information; benchmarking current recruitment activities with peer institutions; proposing and implementing new recruitment initiatives; and interacting with cross-university departments to support the work of admissions.

The incumbent will leverage an understanding of University enrollment goals to developing the domestic recruitment strategy. S/he will collaborate with the Senior Associate Director for International Admission to find opportunities for greater synergy and efficiency in planning and executing recruitment. S/he will collaborate with the Director and Dean in proposing a recruitment strategy. As a territory manager, traditional responsibilities include: travel to attract and subsequently enroll freshman; develop and implement targeted programming efforts and activities; manage a territory throughout the admission cycle; evaluate freshman and transfer applicants for admission; counsel and advise students and families regarding the admission process; conduct interviews and presentations; and establish, develop and maintain relationships with guidance counselors and transfer advisors while marketing the University effectively.

This position includes the direct supervision of two Admission Counselors and two Assistant Directors of Admission. The incumbent will be engaged in long-term planning and evaluation, as well as resource assessment and management. The Associate Director serves on the office management team and assists in developing and implementing office policies and procedures. The position serves on campus-wide committees and represents the University to prospective students, families and secondary school counselors. The position also actively contributes to the office welfare by working collaboratively with managers in unit to achieve institutional enrollment goals.

•Bachelor’s degree and at least five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in college admission. Masters preferred.
•Strong supervisory, interpersonal and leadership skills.
•Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•A thorough understanding of the new student recruitment process
•Experience working with diverse populations
•Demonstrated understanding of admissions technical systems. 
•Must be highly organized and detail oriented, programming experience preferred
•Knowledge of higher education issues related to recruitment, admission and enrollment of students.

Apply Here: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48425

Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Wilbraham, MA
Associate Director of College Counseling

closing: August 31, 2017

Founded in 1804, Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an independent college preparatory boarding and day school of 425 students in Grades 6-12. Located 75 miles west of Boston, Mass. and 30 miles north of Hartford, Conn., WMA features a scenic suburban New England campus of 350 acres and a rich history of enrolling upper school students from across the country and around the world. One of the first American boarding schools to enroll international students, WMA features a very talented and diverse student body; approximately one-third of our students come from abroad, with 32 countries represented this year.

Wilbraham & Monson Academy seeks to hire an Associate Director of College Counseling to join its College Counseling Office of three college counselors and an administrative assistant. We are searching for a dynamic, team-oriented educator with at least three years of experience in college counseling at an independent school or as an admission officer at the undergraduate level. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong educational background, a solid foundation in academic advising, and excellent organizational, public speaking and computer skills. We are looking for candidates that are passionate about working with adolescents and parents in each facet of college planning and those that offer a good mix of humor, flexibility and a team-oriented approach in their daily interactions.

Primary job responsibilities will include:
• Work with a caseload of 35 – 40 advisees (in the junior and senior classes), and help students and parents understand the importance of fit and self-discovery throughout the college search and application process.
• Collaborate with members of the college counseling team on special programming and curriculum development, present at select evening and weekend events and assist in the preparation of reports throughout the year.
• Communicate with students, parents and faculty about the college planning process, the admission landscape and any pertinent issues and trends.
• Write comprehensive letters of recommendation for each advisee in advance of the earliest fall application deadlines.
• Teach sophomore, junior and senior college counseling seminar classes as assigned.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleges through hosting visiting admission officers in the fall, visiting campuses and through direct communication and advocacy
• Travel regularly for campus visits and various national, regional and local conferences.
• Assist testing coordinator in administering all standardized testing as needed.

As a full-time, ten-month administrative position, the Associate Director is expected to fully participate in student life, collaborate and build relationships with faculty and students, serve as a faculty advisor and be proactive in attending to the needs of all students. Other faculty duties may be assigned as needed, and the Associate Director will report to the Director of College Counseling.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
John Boozang
Director of College Counseling
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095

Bentley University, Waltham, MA
Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission (Latin American Territory)

The chief purpose of this position is to promote and market Bentley University by providing information and advice to prospective students and various external constituencies. The Associate Director is part of the international team in Undergraduate Admission with primary responsibility for the Latin American Region. This involves identifying key relationships with schools, guidance/college counselors and prospective students. The goal is to determine allocation of time and resources in order to promote the University, leading to improvements in all stages of the enrollment funnel. Functions include the execution of various tasks and assignments, and assisting in the achievement of admission goals through the initiation and implementation of projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Act as the recruitment manager for the Latin American region.
-Identify potential opportunities and challenges to advance the University, and articulate the benefits one would receive by attending Bentley.
-Collaborate with colleagues who travel to and read applications from other areas of the world.
-Provide managers and colleagues with regular updates on notable trends as well as specific challenges, opportunities and recommendations for future actions.
-Travel approximately 8 to 10 weeks per year, and develop an itinerary for independent travel, since group travel is minimal.
-Act as a back-up to the Director of International and Transfer Admission in her absence.
-Participate in entire file review process, from reviewing applications, to rendering final decisions and making recommendations for scholarship selection.
-Train and cross train staff on international admissions credentials including various educational systems: IB, British, and French Baccalaureate, as well as English proficiency exams: TOEFL and IELTS.
-Participate in the development and execution of the international recruit and yield strategy by researching trends and exploring new opportunities that can positively impact recruit and yield activities for each incoming class.
-Travel and market Bentley University at high schools, college fairs and other educational forums providing public presentations to individuals and groups.
-Present the Bentley message, including the admission process, at on-campus information sessions. Interview prospective students on- and off-campus; follow up with written, telephone and email contact with students, parents and counselors.
-Participate in admission recruit and yield events both on- and off-campus.
-Provide customer service in the pre- and post-admission process to students, parents and counselors. Serve as Officer-of-the-Day to assist in smooth daily office operation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-BA/BS degree and 3-5 years of related experience OR Master’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience.
-Would consider candidates with 2+ years of related experience and BA/BS as a Sr. Assistant Director.
Skills:
-Required expertise in global educational systems particular to region traveled.
-Admissions expertise as well as understanding of the Latin American region.
-Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
-Ability to multi-task.
-Solid communication and presentation skills.
-Computer competency.
-Ability and sensitivity when recruiting and working with diverse populations.
-Willingness and ability to travel independently.
-A current, valid passport as well as a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Prior experience recruiting in Latin America. Spanish language fluency helpful but not required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply to this position, please submit an online application directly to: http://jobs.bentley.edu/postings/2969

Bentley University, Waltham, MA
Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission (Asian Territory)

The Associate Director is part of the international team in Undergraduate Admission with primary responsibility for the Asian Region and will articulate the benefits one would receive by attending Bentley. In this capacity, the Associate Director must possess expertise and understanding of this region as well as the ability to identify potential opportunities and challenges in order to advance the University. This includes identifying key relationships with schools, guidance/college counselors and prospective students. The goal is to determine allocation of time and resources in order to promote the university, leading to improvements in all stages of the enrollment funnel. Functions include the execution of various tasks and assignments and assisting in the achievement of admission goals through the initiation and implementation of projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Act as the regional manager for the Asian Region; which includes having expertise and full working knowledge of what’s going on in the region.
-This regional manager is also responsible for working with colleagues who travel to and read applications from other areas of the world as well as providing management and colleagues with regular updates on notable trends as well as specific challenges, opportunities and recommendations for future actions.
-International travel of approximately 8 to 10 weeks is required and includes developing a travel itinerary for independent travel. Group travel is minimal. In the absence of the Director of International and Transfer Admission, this person must act as a back-up.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in entire file review process, from reviewing applications, to rendering final decisions and making recommendations for scholarship selection.
• Train and cross train staff on international admissions credentials including various educational systems: IB, British, and French Baccalaureate, just to mention a few as well as English proficiency exams: TOEFL and IELTS.
• Participate in the development and execution of the international recruit and yield strategy by researching trends and exploring new opportunities that can positively impact recruit and yield activities for each incoming class.
• Travel and market Bentley University at high schools, college fairs and other educational forums providing public presentations to individuals and groups.
• Present the Bentley message, including the admission process, at on-campus information sessions. Interview prospective students on- and off-campus; follow up with written, telephone and email contact with students, parents and counselors.
• Participate in admission recruit and yield events both on- and off-campus. Provide customer service in the pre- and post-admission process to students, parents and counselors. Serve as Officer-of-the-Day to assist in smooth daily office operation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-BA/BS degree and 3-5 years of related experience OR Master’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience.
-Would consider candidates with 2+ years of related experience and BA/BS as a Sr. Assistant Director.
Skills:
-Required expertise in global educational systems particular to region traveled, excellent organizational and analytical abilities, and ability to multi task, solid communication and presentation skills, computer competency
-Ability and sensitivity in dealing with diverse populations.
-Willingness to travel independently.
-A current, valid passport as well as a valid, unrestricted United States driver’s license, with an insurable driving history as determined by Bentley’s insurance carrier.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Preference given to those with expertise recruiting in Asia and foreign language capability from that region.
-Additional expertise in WeChat would be of value.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply to this position, please submit an online application directly to: http://jobs.bentley.edu/postings/2966