Assistant Director of Admission

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

Essential Functions

Outreach 40%

• Strategically coordinate visitor programs including Open Houses/Virtual Information Sessions.
• Research and maintain a network of recruitment contacts at social work-related organizations and universities.
• Strategically coordinate coverage of fairs, conferences, etc. with co-Assistant Director and in consultation with the Senior Associate Director.
• Coordinate recruitment staff training in consultation with Senior Associate and Associate Dean; represent SSW at designated events.
• Plan and coordinate approximately 4-6 weeks of travel annually. Coordinate advertising as appropriate including securing promotional contact lists (mail/email) .
• Manage communication plan (mailing, electronic and social media) according to recruitment plans.
• Assist in marketing plan in collaboration with the Senior Associate Director and Associate Dean.

Enrollment 40%

• Manage application processes for prospective students with specific responsibility to international and advanced standing applicants.
• Coordinate logistics and manage application processes for all M.S.W. and Ph.D. deferral students while initiating and maintaining effective communication during the time of deferral.
• Provide ongoing stewardship for prospective students and applicants through phone, Zoom, correspondence, and leading campus tours.
• Strategically coordinate yield programs including the Networking Event for Students of Color and assist in the management of Sneak Peek, Link Up Day, and Dean's Welcome Celebration, etc.
• Participate in other yield maneuvers involving outreach, attendee support, and event management.
• Serve as Volunteer Coordinator by managing alum and current student volunteers.
• Oversee and coordinate personalized linkages between prospective students and SSW alum and current students as requested.
• Coordinate compensation for student and alum volunteers.

Other Functions

Administrative 20%

• Manage admission social media pages and admission web pages in support of Admission.
• Assist in overseeing day-to-day operations and work-flow of admission procedures.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise student hires.
• Assist in supervision and training of temporary workers.
• Manage and coordinate reports for the controller's office/fiscal affairs for various fees/payments received from Admission.
• Keep abreast of pertinent developments at the SSW, in higher education, and in the field of professional admission work.
• Collaborate with other administrators of the College where necessary, especially Student Financial Services; the Field Education Office; and the SSW Alum Office.
• Perform related duties as required.

All employees are expected to participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

• Ability to effectively and efficiently develop and execute several key projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently, have strong organizational and planning skills, excellent writing and oral communication skills, strong analytical and computer expertise including familiarity with MS Office suite.
• Must possess the ability to articulate the values of a graduate social work program to prospective students and community/agency and to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use sound judgment, creativity, and vision.
• Must be able and willing to travel.

Review of applications will begin

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Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.