Communicate the benefits of a Skidmore College education virtually and through on- and off-campus events (presentations at schools & community based organizations, school counselor events, student-family events on and off campus, online webinars, etc.)
Manage a recruitment territory and participate in team reading and committee review of application files
Independently manage portfolio projects as assigned, such as on-campus or virtual programming, outreach to build relationships with various constituents and partners, etc.
Serve as a strong collaborative member of one of the teams in the office (recruitment & diversity; campus visits & programming); work closely across teams to enhance the execution of operations to meet enrollment goals
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
Ability to work towards big-picture projects and initiatives by coordinating and following through with details and tasks
Ability to work as a team player with successful collaboration within and across teams in the Admissions Office
Communicates and collaborates with diverse student, family and professional populations
Successful communication of Admission policy, expectations, and decisions in a clear, sensitive and honest way
Well-organized, creative, and responsive implementation and coordination of projects and responsibilities
Effective planning, coordination and communication of changes and innovations in process and/or systems
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Adapts to and embraces change and innovation
Driver's license and willingness to travel required
Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 1-3 years of related experience in admissions, higher education, secondary school, non-profit or related environment preferred; willingness to actively learn about both the college and students' experiences.
Salary range: $60,500-$63,000
Required documents needed to apply:
On-line application
Cover Letter
Resume
List of Three References
EEO STATEMENT
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
