The Admissions Office at Whittier College is seeking an Associate Director of Admission.

Reporting to the Director of Admission, the Associate Director of Admission is an administrative role that provides leadership and direction within the Office of Admission. This position supports the Director in strategic planning and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures to achieve the office’s goals. The Associate Director directly supervises one or two admission officers and plays a key leadership role in overseeing the application review process and coordinating recruitment travel strategy and execution.

The Associate Director of Admission fulfills traditional admission counselor responsibilities, including territory management, application review, serving as counselor of the day, and participating in recruitment travel. This role is critical to advancing the office’s mission and fostering an exceptional experience for prospective students and families.
 
This position requires significant travel, both locally and nationally, particularly during the fall and spring recruitment seasons. Evening and weekend work is also expected to support recruitment. Flexibility and a willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours are essential.

Hours: Monday-Friday, some evening and weekend work
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time
Salary Range: $72,000 - $77,250 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.
Reports to: Director of Admission
Location/Department: Whittier College Campus (Whittier, CA)/Admission

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions of the job

• Serve as a proxy for the Director of Admission as assigned
• Supervise professional staff (one or two admission officers) and oversee new staff training programs.
• Manage the application review process, including establishing review timelines, ensuring consistent evaluation practices, and training staff on holistic application review.
• Play a leadership role in shaping recruitment travel strategy, including supporting territory management, providing training for new staff, and offering oversight during peak travel seasons.
• Independently manage assigned recruitment territories by planning and executing strategic outreach and yield initiatives. Represent the college at high school visits, college fairs, and other recruitment events, with several weeks of travel expected during the fall and spring seasons.
• Support admission communications related to the application review process and other key areas as needed.
• Support the planning and execution of admission events for first-year and transfer students, such as fall open houses and spring admitted student events.
• Counsel prospective students on the admission process, including applications and financial aid, while supporting on-campus and virtual engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with campus departments such as academic offices, athletics, and financial aid to support recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Maintain awareness of higher education trends and college policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Non-essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time.

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California.  To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA  90608. AA/EOE.

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law

Position Specifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of admission experience required.
• Supervisory experience over professional or student staff is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Technolutions Slate or similar admissions CRM systems, with the ability to manage communications, track data, and optimize workflows effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, public speaking and networking skills are essential.
• Effective soft skills such as resourcefulness, proactiveness, tenacity, and persistence are essential to the position.
• To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess initiative, strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work both independently and as a team with colleagues within their division and across the College.
• Ability to demonstrate awareness in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the embodiment of these values.
• Requires the ability to work with and respond to the needs of multiple constituencies including prospective students and families, faculty, staff, and student staff.
• A valid driver’s license that meets Real ID, or other acceptable document, that meets requirements for air travel and reliable transportation for work-related travel purposes is required.