Macalester College seeks to hire an experienced enrollment professional with significant multicultural recruitment, admissions and college access experience to fill the Associate Director of Admissions, Diversity & inclusion position. This position directs the Admissions Office’s outreach to multicultural students and partners with the Director of Recruitment to implement a recruitment and admissions plan that involves the active participation of all admissions officers. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take an already successful recruitment program to the next level.

Directs multicultural recruitment and outreach:

Directs the Admissions Office’s outreach to multicultural students and partners with the Director of Recruitment to implement a recruitment and admissions plan that involves the active participation of all admissions officers. Components of that plan include: developing communications in partnership with the Admissions Communication Team; planning campus visit programs in collaboration with the office’s Coordinator of Admissions events; developing and maintaining relationships with college access organizations; implementing yield activities; collaborating with other admissions officers on regional strategies to recruit and enroll underrepresented students; and working with faculty, student organizations, alumni, the Department of Multicultural Life, and others to enroll students and ensure their success at Macalester. Of particular note, the Associate Director oversees three significant on-campus events for underrepresented students each year and directs the efforts of colleagues in this work. Evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of these strategies each year.

Cultivates and fosters relationships with community partners:

Partners with faculty and staff across campus to support underrepresented students. Sits on a committee that supports Opportunities Abound, a program through the Office of Civic Engagement that promotes increased access to higher education for local youth, many of whom are potential first generation college students, low income, and/or students of color.

Participates in the application review/selection process:

Participates in the admissions selection process and sits on the Admissions Committee. The evaluation of applications and participation on the Admissions Committee involve exercising independent judgment and making professional recommendations regarding admission decisions.

Special projects as assigned by Director of Recruitment:

Completes assigned specific independent projects or work with other staff members. Project assignments will require significant independent work and initiative in planning, directing, and evaluating all of the activities that comprise each particular program.

On-campus recruitment: 

Responds to e-mail and phone inquiries from prospective students and parents in a timely manner. Actively addresses questions and concerns, answering questions knowledgeably, honestly, and completely. Facilitates connections between students and others at the College.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably from a four-year, private liberal arts college.
• Seven years or more of experience in higher education, preferably multicultural recruitment and admissions work at a selective liberal arts college.
• Strong professional network of high school counselors and CBO professionals is highly desired. Interest and ability to develop relationships and professional networks on- and off-campus is expected. Ability to work creatively and efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to effectively plan and implement recruitment strategies. Position requires significant independent work, initiative in planning, directing and evaluating. As such, must be proficient in initiating, planning, executing and closing independent and collaborative projects.
• Must be able to communicate institutional values and information about the college in a clear and engaged manner to a variety of audiences, including high school students, admissions professionals, parents, and high school counselors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally, tactfully, and effectively to a wide variety of individuals.
• Demonstrates the commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Actively engages in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion to increase individual capacity to support institutional changes that create and sustain a more welcoming and inclusive environment across the Macalester Community.

Application Guidelines

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter, along with three professional references to:

Jennifer Christensen at jennifer.christensen@carneysandoe.com

or

Tom Marlitt at tom.marlitt@carneysandoe.com

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Resumes received via this portal will not be considered.

Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Institutional Overview

Since its founding in 1874, Macalester has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls nearly 2,100 students who come from virtually every state and 91 countries. Macalester is committed to being a preeminent liberal arts college known for its high standards of scholarship and its special emphases on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society.

Macalester is proud of its longstanding commitment to social justice and creating a safe environment for all people regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, gender, religion, age, or ability. Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities and women.

Benefits

Macalester employees enjoy a fantastic benefits package and working environment that is second to none. Please visit http://www.macalester.edu/employmentservices/benefits/ for more information about benefits at Macalester College.