Primary Objective

amazoo College is seeking talented, enthusiastic, creative professionals to work in the Office of Admission. The admission team at Kalamazoo plays a vital role in sustaining the life of the College and takes a collaborative approach to recruiting a talented, diverse, and unique student body.

The successful candidate’s primary role is in building relationships with students and their families, alumni, as well as members of our faculty and staff.

The counselors will successfully represent The College and its distinctive K-Plan, commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, and its exceptional community.

Reporting to the senior associate director of admission, these positions will have territory management responsibilities, including, but not limited to the identification, recruitment, selection, and enrollment of prospective students from specific geographic regions.

The ability to travel and work some evenings and weekends is required. Multiple weeks of non-concurrent travel should be expected, with the possibility of other travel throughout the year.

Responsibilities and Priorities

Location & Schedule

This role is primarily conducted in person and will be housed at the Office of Admission. Office hours are Monday through Friday.

Other recruitment activities will include staffing on-campus and off-campus events, attending special programs, and meeting with our guests as they visit campus.

Who We Are Seeking

We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Kalamazoo by

• further diversifying the staff; and / or
• demonstrating experience serving diverse populations; and
• showing interest in addressing the needs of a diverse student, faculty, staff and community particularly related to antiracism.

Candidates with 2-5 years of relevant experience and / or advanced education may be considered for the Assistant Director role.

The Assistant Director will take on significant projects and program coordination within the office, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and will also demonstrate many of the following skills, abilities, and characteristics :

• Desire to contribute to a professional environment built on positivity, energetic, dynamic, high-functioning teamwork to achieve a shared goal
• Knowledge of and enthusiasm for a liberal arts and sciences education; ability to establish rapport easily with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrated excellence in writing, oral communication, and oral presentations
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
• Compose and edit correspondence, proposals, and reports that may require the ability to relay complex or adverse information with tact and diplomacy
• Competence in information technology and electronic communication, and ability to utilize this format for interacting with prospective students and parents
• High level of competency desired in Microsoft Office, Technolutions Slate, and ability to learn and stay current on new software
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Critical reasoning, sound judgment, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Understanding and following of MIAA and NCAA rules, and Understanding of and commitment to working within the framework of the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with College policy
• Must have successful completion of criminal record check
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching

Application Instructions

Applicants are asked to upload a resume and cover letter, in PDF format. A list of references will be requested of semi-finalist candidates.

Questions may be directed to Teresa Fiocchi (Teresa.Fiocchi@kzoo.edu). Completed applications received by May 24, 2024 , will receive full consideration, with later applications reviewed as needed until the positions are filled.

The target start date for successful candidates will be July 1, 2024.

Benefits

Kalamazoo College is proud of offer a robust and reliable slate of benefits. A continued goal is to maximize our benefits while minimizing costs to employees, families, and the College. Click here to learn more.

Medical Insurance

ASR Health Benefits

Choice of two PPO plans with options for double and family coverage. Both plans include prescription drug benefits. Robust support for behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and chronic condition management.

Dental Insurance

ASR Health Benefits

Includes options for double and family coverage.

Vision Insurance

ASR Health Benefits

Includes options for double and family coverage.

Supplemental Insurance

Unum

Voluntary accident insurance

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Burnham & Flower

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life and ADD Insurance

Unum

Basic life insurance Employer paid

Voluntary life and ADD Employee paid

Disability Insurance

Unum

Long- and Short-term disability insurance employer paid

403(b) Retirement Plan

TIAA

With automatic enrollment and an employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Behavioral Health Services

Available to all employees and their household members at no cost

Benefits Concierge

Acrisure Benefits Group

Assistance in navigating complex employee benefit situations at no cost

Additional Benefits and Perks

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Intentional community-building efforts

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About Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo College is a highly selective nationally regarded liberal arts college, offering an integrated undergraduate experience that weaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum into educational experiences in both domestic and international settings with the majority of our graduates participating in study abroad.

Kalamazoo College is committed to the liberal arts and sciences, experiential education, freedom of individual conscience and celebration of diversity and inclusion.

It is one of the nation’s 100 oldest colleges and universities and a thought leader and innovator in higher education.

The campus of Kalamazoo College is located midway between Chicago and Detroit / Ann Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a metropolitan community of 261,000, which supports multiple college and university campuses along with numerous civic arts and cultural associations and sports teams.

Thirty-five miles from Lake Michigan, the area offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, a walkable downtown, outstanding restaurants, and plenty of family-friendly activities.

Kalamazoo College encourages candidates who will contribute to the cultural diversity of the College to apply and to identify themselves if they wish.

An equal opportunity employer, Kalamazoo College is committed to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal protection under the law.

Please be invited to review our full EEO statement by visiting . Kalamazoo College is an E-Verify participating employer.

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Last updated : 2024-05-17