| Job details | |
| Job industry : | Teaching/Education/Language Specialist |
| Job segment : | Other |
| Job role : | Other |
| Job skill : | Strong communications skills |
| Position vacant : | Director of Admissions |
| Job location : | Wooster, Ohio |
| Job details | |
| Company name : | The College of Wooster |
| Minimum experience : | 5 years |
| Maximum experience : | 8 years |
| Job type : | Permanent |
| Gross pay : | Negotiable for the right candidate |
| Job posted : | Nov 27, 2008 |
| Job view count : | 214 |
| Job description | |
| Job description: | The College of Wooster invites applications for the position of Director of Admissions. The Director reports to the Vice President for Enrollment and is responsible for the supervision and management of the daily operations of the Office of Admissions. The Director works with the Vice President on strategic planning and goal setting and also works closely with other members of the admissions and financial aid staff in determining best practices in relevant technologies.
Responsibilities: Includes the smooth daily operation of the Admissions Office, training and mentoring of the professional and support staff, recruitment travel, interviewing, conducting information sessions, evaluating applications, analyzing current trends and helping the admissions team develop successful recruitment strategies. This position requires work on some weekends and extended hours, particularly during the selection of incoming students as well as during peak travel and program periods. It may also require 4-5 weeks of travel per year. Also, the Director takes a leadership role in the development and implementation of policies, standards and goals for the Admissions Office. The Director will maintain and promote the highest standards of timeliness and professionalism in business practices. |
| Req. candidate profile : | Position Requirements:
A master's degree is preferred but a bachelor's degree is acceptable. Candidates must have ten years or more of progressively responsible admissions or related experience, including supervising and managing staff and/or extensive experience interacting with college bound or current college students. Attributes: We are seeking a person with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, high energy, and the ability to exercise initiative and be creative, set priorities, meet deadlines and work independently. The successful candidate will have strong communications skills, tact and discretion. Other important attributes include the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, function well under pressure; maintain high energy and a good sense of humor. Our ideal person will continually seek ways to improve the organization and its strategies and tactics, will be adept at promoting team spirit and morale and will help develop the professional skills of the junior team members. The candidate must be student focused and believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in ever-evolving approaches to personalized outreach and prospective student cultivation. |
| How to apply : | Register to view |
| Third party mediation allowed : | No |
| Telecommute : | No |
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