Job DescriptionDepartment:Admissions Data and Analytics - JMPay Rate Type:HourlyEmployee Type:Job Summary:Part-Time (10-30 hours per week), Non-Exempt, Hourly, Temporary Staff Appointment

Department:
Admissions Enrollment Management

• Pay Rate Type: Hourly

• Employee Type: Temporary

Job Summary:

• Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

• Part-Time (10-30 Hours Per Week), 16 weeks, Hourly, Temporary Staff Appointment

• Due to possible conflicts of interest, we are unable to consider those who are current admission professionals, independent college consultants, current employees of secondary or post-secondary institutions, or the parents, guardians, or immediate family members of a high school senior who plans to apply to a four-year college.

• Reporting to the Deputy Dean of Enrollment Management, seasonal academic

• reviewers are responsible for assisting in the review of academic credentials for first-year and transfer candidates for admission to Colby College. This is a part-time, temporary position, and candidates will have the ability to work remotely from their primary residence with flexibility in working hours. Training will be provided in mid-November.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the review and evaluation of academic credentials for first-year and transfer applicants for admission for approximately 10-30 hours per week from mid-November to early March.

• Thoroughly review and accurately assess academic details and data for applicants, including but not limited to: transcripts, school profiles, and other relevant academic credentials.

• Exercise discretion, sensitivity, and professional judgment while accessing and evaluating highly confidential applicant information.

• Maintain regular communication with the Deputy Dean of Enrollment.

• Management, and be receptive to ongoing training and feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience

• Appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education and of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences

• Strong, self-motivated work ethic, high energy, and competitive spirit

• Highly organized, attentive to detail, and technically proficient with digital documentation

• Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information within strict deadlines

• Ability and confidence to exercise discretion while working independently and as a member of a diverse team and community

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position will have significant interaction with several members of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position often involves sitting. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.