Associate Director of Diversity Outreach and Recruitment

Associate Director of Diversity Outreach and Recruitment

Applications accepted through:

12/03/2021

Pay Type:

Department:

Admissions

Reports to:

Director of Admission

Appointment Type:

Continuing Full-Time

37.5

Work Schedule:

52 weeks per year

Benefits Eligible:

Full Benefits

Qualifies for relocation reimbursement:

Yes

Job Summary:

Connecticut College is conducting a national search for an Associate Director of Diversity Outreach and Recruitment. The associate director will join a dynamic team and will assist in planning and implementing multicultural student recruitment strategies to help Connecticut College achieve enrollment goals; assume responsibility for planning, coordinating, and supervising specific admission programs or projects; represent the College to college counselors, prospective students, and their parents.

This position is benefits eligible and includes a comprehensive benefits package. 

General Duties &
Responsibilities:

The associate director will interpret educational policy and institutional mission of the College to perpetuate its intellectual quality; meet with other associates, the director, and the dean on a regular basis to assist in planning and implementing recruitment strategies; manage special projects and work to develop new and creative programs to enhance prospect development; portfolio responsibilities to include coordination of programming for and recruitment of multicultural and under-represented students including Posse; coordination of Science Leaders program and selection of students in conjunction with science faculty; liaison with Unity House; other duties as assigned.

The associate director will manage a team of Explore and Spring Preview student coordinators; maintain and increase the selectivity, quality, and diversity of the applicant pool and matriculants through a variety of recruitment and yield activities; interact with current students, faculty, administrators, alumni, and the public to develop and coordinate on and off-campus support programs; provide information and counseling to prospective students, parents, counselors, and other interested parties by conducting interviews, group presentations, school visits, receptions, and application follow-up; manage a specific recruitment territory; review applications individually and in committee, recommend candidates for admission; prepare statistical and area reports including appropriate recommendations or conclusions and participate in professional admission associations.

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree preferably in liberal arts with at least 6 plus years of admission experience.

Excellent oral and written communications skills; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to make clear and concise presentations; ability to create and execute innovative admissions programs; excellent attention to detail, and strong computer skills; ability to build and sustain key relationships with staff, students, and off-campus contacts; excellent organization skills and ability to set priorities and keep to deadlines.

Extensive travel required including possible international travel.

Must be committed to working with a diverse environment and interacting collegially with individuals of different backgrounds. Click the link to review the college’s Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.

Required Documents:

Applicant
Credentialing:

Thorough applicant credentialing, including criminal records check, will be conducted on the selected candidate.

Connecticut College requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19and new employees must present their COVID-19 vaccination record to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.

Individuals who have a medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may confidentially request an exemption through the office of Human Resources.

Additional COVID-19 safety protocols such as participation in weekly testing will be required of faculty, staff and students who have approved vaccine exemptions. 

As a highly selective residential liberal arts college, Connecticut College is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences.

We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups.

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