Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Director of Recruitment.  Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Services, the Director of Recruitment will provide day-to-day guidance and supervision for a team of admissions counselors in promoting the values and strengths of Wells College to prospective first-year, transfer, and international students.  Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise a team of admissions counselors engaging in all aspects of undergraduate recruitment. Establish concrete goals and objectives; ensure accountability.
• Plan and implement ongoing training and professional development activities for new and continuing team members; mentor staff in enrollment best practices.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of recruitment activities, including recruitment travel and other outreach; analyze data and monitor metrics for success.
• Assist in the development of departmental goals and objectives informed by the college’s strategic planning efforts, and the division’s strategic enrollment plan.
• Assist in development and delivery of a comprehensive communications plan including print and electronic outreach, online, phone and in-person relationship management.
• Collaborate with others to effect continuous improvement of our recruitment and selection process for new students.
• Engage in recruitment travel and other activities to develop interest in the college. Directly communicate with prospective students and parents, alumni, school counselors and other audiences.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of on-campus recruitment events including individual campus visits, open houses, scholarship programs, and appropriate leadership programs.
• Provide high quality service to prospective students and families with regard to admission and financial aid. Correspond and maintain connections with prospective students through a full range of communications vehicles including social media, video conference, letters, phone calls, interviews, e-mail, texts and personal visits. Counsel and advise students related to their college decision-making, answering their questions about Wells College.
• Review applications and provide recommendations for acceptance.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities are:  A passion for engaging with prospective students and families and a commitment to the value of private higher education rooted in the liberal arts;  A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to the educational experience; cultural humility and the motivation to continually develop intercultural competence; the capacity to positively promote an environment of inclusion; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to speak publicly and interact with students and families in person, over the phone, via text, email, online, through social media, and other formats; An internal mechanism for accountability and a drive to meet goals and deadlines; Strong writing skills, the ability to work independently, handle confidential information in a professional manner, pay attention to details, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to form collaborative working relationships with others and contribute positively as a member of our team.

Position is full time working at least 35-40 hours per week plus nights, weekends, and special events on and off campus.  Travel is expected. 

Bachelor’s degree is required with at least 3-5 years of experience with progressive responsibility in college/university admissions.  Preference given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Master’s degree and/or 5 or more years of experience in college/university admissions.
• Excellent technical/computer skills - including CRM systems (Wells College uses Slate), student information systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, database systems, etc. 
• Ability to mine and analyze data to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency with social media.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including international students. 
• Proficiency in multiple languages.  (Spanish proficiency preferred)

Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.

Review of applications will begin immediately.  Interested candidates are to apply online at www.wells.edu/employment and include letter of application, resume, and a list of three references with current contact information.  No phone calls please.