Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Admission Counselor for Diversity Outreach position. The Admission Counselor for Diversity Outreach is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $51,500 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Admission Counselor is an integral position within the Admission Office and the Diversity Outreach team. The Counselor serves as one of the members of the admission committee and is a full contributor throughout the admission cycle. With the entire Admission Office, the Admission Counselor aims to recruit, admit, and enroll a talented and diverse student body. As a member of the Diversity Outreach team, the Admission Counselor is a key innovator and implementer of world-class recruitment and yield programs. Recruitment travel several weeks each year, including visits to high schools, community-based organizations, and student programs. Working with the Amherst College Office of Admission, and specifically the Diversity Outreach Team, requires a desire to engage on issues of antiracism and equity in educational opportunity. Evening and weekend work is sometimes required.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Admission
Review and evaluate thousands of applications for first-year admission
Serve as a full voting member of the admission committee
Lead information sessions for a diverse group of prospective students and families
Regularly serve as a dean-on-duty, counseling walk-in visitors and answering elevated questions via phone and email
Independently plan and schedule recruitment activities in regions across the United States
Programs
Facilitate the day-to-day work of the Diversity Outreach Interns
Provide primary support in the planning and execution of the April Admitted Student Open Houses, the Access to Amherst program, and the Early Overnight for Native Students program
Managing the Overnight Student Hosting Program, overseeing the recruitment and training of student hosts and facilitating the matching process
Arrange events within our programs, such as student group programs and faculty panels
Assist with the coordination of complex travel logistics and communication
In collaboration with the Visitor Relations team, assist with tour guide and summer intern hiring, training, and management
Assist with the execution of a Transfer Open House
Other
Support efforts to engage with community-based organizations/college access organizations And schools, including through group visits to campus and through virtual webinars on life at Amherst and the college application process
Assist in the execution of communication projects with the Diversity Outreach Interns, including email outreach, newsletters, and virtual events for prospective students, families, and counselors
Perform other duties/functions as requested
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Driver’s License and successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehicles
Strong interpersonal skills; can work with current students and staff to bring to life programming that tells the story of Amherst College
Strong written communication skills; via written correspondence can answer tough questions from students, parents, and counselors
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills; can prioritize and achieve multiple tasks
Strong presentation skills; can compellingly translate what is special about Amherst College to an audience
Proficiency in the use of technology and programs, such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Ability to exercise good judgment and think independently while working in a dynamic team environment
Ability to articulate the benefits of a liberal arts education to a diverse audience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate effectively with varied constituencies, including prospective applicants, parents, high school counselors, alumni, faculty and staff
Excellent time-management, presentation, and organizational skills
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree from Amherst College
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
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