Job location: Worcester

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-06-22
Req: R0001349
JOB TITLE

Assistant Director, Admissions

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Admissions Outreach & Recruitment

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The individual will work with the admissions team to further WPI’s efforts to attract and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students. They will be charged with developing and implementing strategies to convey key institutional messages to prospective students and parents on and off campus and to cultivate professional relationships with guidance counselors and key educational organizations. Member of the Recruitment Partnerships team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Manage the 5-Year BS/MS enrollment process
• Serve as the WPI Alumni Relations liaison; manage the Alumni in Admissions volunteer program
• Serve as liaison to WPI Advancement including the Advancement Call Center
• Serve as liaison to the Career Development Center
• Serve as liaison to the WPI Business School
• Serve as liaison to the Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
• Monitor Admissions Social Media channels
• Liaise with the Third Party Marketing platforms include College Confidential and Sage Scholars
• Serve as a member of the Admissions marketing committee
• Coordinate the Specialty Scholarship Committee (NSCSSSMST, Girls Who Code, PLTW, DSST, Chemistry & Biochemistry Scholars, Biology & Biotechnology Scholars, Massachusetts State Science Fair) in concert with the Office of Student Aid & Financial Literacy.
• Conduct Admissions presentations on- and off-campus.
• Travel (4 to 6 weeks in the fall and 1 to 2 weeks in the spring) for recruitment and public relations purposes.
• Review and evaluate admissions applications from assigned geographic territory.
• Advise prospective WPI students, parents and school counselors.
• Communicate with prospects via email, letter or phone.
• Identify and implement admissions strategies in assigned geographic region.
• Participate in shared decision-making regarding annual admissions planning.
• Represent WPI on and off campus at professional conferences and related events.
• Cultivate relationships with guidance counselors, community agencies, parents, students (current and prospective), WPI faculty and alumni.
• Staff Undergraduate Enrollment programs and events – such as open houses and Touch Tomorrow – which may occur during nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two to Four years admissions experience in a professional capacity is desired.
• Marketing experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel and availability for night and weekend work.
• Valid driver’s license is required for recruitment travel.
• This individual needs to be a self-starter who is able to work independently, yet also as part of a successful team.
• Must be able to manage multiple ongoing projects and responsibilities.
• The candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, strong analytical abilities, a high energy level, and maturity.
• Bilingual skills desirable.

• WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.