As a member of the undergraduate admission office, the senior assistant dean will manage a geographical territory, review applications, participate in selection committee, interact with students, families and college counselors and present information sessions on campus and in external venues. The senior assistant dean will be responsible for articulating the mission of Princeton University and conveying its policies and procedures to applicants, parents, college counselors, alumni and University personnel. Finally, the senior assistant dean will serve as a project leader on one of the office's strategic teams.
Responsibilities
Job Duties
All officers are actively involved in the selection of the incoming first-year class, assisting with the transition from high school to college, providing group presentations at high schools and college nights, as well as conducting on-campus information sessions. In addition, this position will be responsible for reading, evaluating and summarizing applications for admission as well as handling correspondence and phone inquiries.
Responsibilities
Position requires approximately 4-5 weeks of travel, primarily in the fall. Involves additional time commitment (including weekends and extended hours) for at least four months of the year.
The senior assistant dean will be a member of one of the office's strategic teams and serve as a project leader on that team.
This individual will lead by example and mentor junior staff members. Take on other projects and duties as requested by the dean and director.
Qualifications
Essenital Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 5 + years
Five or more years of admission (or related) experience
Excellent writing and public speaking skills
Must be able to relate positively to a variety of interests, backgrounds and points of view by using tact, diplomacy and discretion
Ability to exercise good judgement while working collegially in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to see a project through from brainstorm to implementation
Familiarity with and a willingness to learn technology and data driven systems
Ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of challenging conditions
High energy level
Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback
Resourcefulness, initiative and motivation
Excellent organizational and time management skills
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