Admissions Counselor / Assistant Director of Admissions - Clark University

Key Qualities:

• You like connecting with strangers; you are passionate about sharing your passion for higher education.
• You play it cool under pressure - and you always admit when you need more time to find an answer.
• You offer a solution with every problem you encounter.
• You enjoy connecting with college students, but you know how to maintain strong professional boundaries.
• When you encounter something done well, you look for ways to make it a little bit better.
• You enjoy working - the occasional evening or weekend event won't bring you down.
• You have a decent understanding of the college application process, and you are excited to learn a lot more. And as you learn, you are open to new ways of doing this work.
• You bring a sense of humor and a willingness to work hard.
• You are student-centered and know how to bring down the temperature when folks are feeling stressed.
• You believe in creating the best experiences for folks, all while representing an institution authentically.
• You believe in the education that Clark offers to students all over the globe.

Major Responsibilities (30%): Student staff supervision and event support.

Travel and Recruitment (25%):

• Plan all logistics associated with recruitment travel as called upon
• Travel to college fairs, high school visits, alumni events and other off campus recruitment activities as needed

First-Year Fall Application Review (25%):

• As needed, read, evaluate, rate and make recommendations to the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid and the Admissions Committee on first-year applicants
• Make judgments on the admissibility of student applicants on the basis of institutional policy and independent analysis of applicant potential for success.

Counselor of the Day Duty (15%):

• Serve as host and resource to all visiting students and families who visit Clark University on the dates of assigned Counselor of the Day duty coverage
• Conduct group information sessions
• Provide phone coverage on scheduled coverage days

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• 2-3 years of admissions (or related) experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Willingness to travel
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Strong public speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships with multiple constituencies both on and off campus - includes ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computing skills
• Willingness and desire to learn new skills to enhance team performance
• Time management skills and team-oriented attitude
• Experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents on campus
• Ability to work independently, as well as in group settings
• Ability to lift 20 lbs
• Understanding of a small, liberal arts and research, residential university setting
• Desire to understand admissions and the larger landscape in which the field is positioned

This is a Full-time position with excellent benefits, which include employee and family tuition benefits, 4 weeks' vacation, generous retirement plan, free use of campus fitness center and many more.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

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