Job Description

Normal Work Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon.- Fri.)
Department: Office of Admission and Financial Aid (OAFA)
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Admission

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admission Counselor is responsible for the full range of highly selective recruitment and selection activities at Olin College of Engineering, a community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to its mission to transform engineering education. As an institution committed to people-inspired engineering that considers context and consequences in apply engineering for the good of the world, Olin is devoted to recruiting and enrolling a diverse student body, therefore every member of the community is dedicated to prioritizing access and equity in all we do. The Olin College Office of Admission and Financial Aid blends both traditional and innovative enrollment strategies to bring intelligent, adventurous, and entrepreneurial students to the college drawing approximately 25,000 inquiries and roughly 1,000 applications annually. Olin typically attracts over 2500 visitors to campus per year with growing engagement in virtual programming. Olin recognizes the achievement inside and outside the classroom of every admitted student through the Olin Tuition Scholarship which covers half the annual tuition for eight semesters of study. In addition to the Olin Tuition Scholarship, Olin meets demonstrated need for eligible US citizens and permanent residents. This position reports to the Director of Admission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the recruitment efforts of the College as a member of the Admission and Financial Aid team; represent Olin to prospective students and families both on- and off- campus and virtually; plan and present group information sessions; conduct interviews;participate in all aspects of admission counseling for prospective students, parents, and guardians.
• Review applications for admission, through holistic evaluation of academic performance and potential and alignment with the Olin mission and culture. Make recommendations to the Admission Committee. Assist in application processing, as needed.
• Manage a recruitment territory and build relationships with high school counselors and community-based organizations through virtual engagements, travel, and ongoing communication.
• Portfolio responsibilities will be contingent upon experience and interest, but will include some, but not all, of the following:
  • Management of student Admission volunteers, including recruitment, training and coordination of campus tour guides, overnight hosts, admission ambassadors, and other volunteers.
  • Management or co-management of on-campus recruitment events, including Open Houses, DEI Fly-ins, etc.
  • Development and deployment of high school and community-based counselor communication and programming.
  • Development and deployment of social media campaign in partnership with college’s marketing and communications department.
  • Support digital marketing campaign, including creating/editing of content and executing deployment of in-house communications.
  • Liaise with Family and Alumni Relations including management of alumni and parent volunteers.
  • Additional planning and organizational responsibilities for major on-campus recruitment events, such as Candidates’ Weekends.
• Support and advocate for the recruitment of women and underrepresented groups as part of the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. All members of the OAFA team are critical to the success of this important goal.
• May represent the Office of Admission and Financial Aid on College committees or teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Admission and Financial Aid.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant experience or master’s degree in higher education administration a plus.
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office, CRMs, (experience with html and other web/social media tools a plus).
• Project management experience, particularly with long-term, multi-phase projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to work effectively with both internal and external college constituents.
• Experience with Slate strongly preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Company Description

Olin College of Engineering seeks employees who are passionate about working collaboratively within and outside of the Olin community to support the College’s mission and vision for the future. At Olin, we are educating the next generation of engineering innovators and shifting the definition of engineering. Not only do our students ask, “Who are we designing this for, and what are their values?” They also ask questions about the impact of their work on society.

As Olin evolves under the leadership of our president, Dr. Gilda Barabino, we seek to become a more diverse and aware community, a place where everyone is a learner and where everyone is an educator. Olin will become a place where experimentation—including making and learning from mistakes—will be embraced across the institution, not just in the classroom. Collaboration is key to Olin’s curriculum and culture, and we will work intentionally to reinforce the values and culture to which we aspire. We are a community that thrives on being together; we value trust. The College supports teams to collaboratively decide how they can best do their work, and display a commitment to the community, all while providing individuals with overall work-life flexibility.

Olin College is situated on 75 acres in Needham, Massachusetts. We are approximately ten miles from Boston, one mile from the MBTA Commuter Rail train station, and approximately four miles from the Woodland Station for the MBTA Green Line. We have plenty of free parking on campus. You can find more details on our Visiting Campus page.

Take a Virtual Campus Tour: From the moment you step on campus at Olin, you feel a buzz of energy and activity—and once you experience it, you want to be a part of it.

Benefits

Olin College prides itself on offering to faculty and staff comprehensive benefits that provide both choice and value. These benefits are an important part of total compensation.

Full-time employees scheduled to work at least of 30 hours per week may be eligible for the following benefits:

Core Benefits

• Medical (three different options)
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid)
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Long Term Disability (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Liberal sick and vacation time and paid holidays
• Free parking

Additional Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Business Travel Insurance
• Supplemental 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Travel Assistance Services (company paid)
• Health Care Management Program
• Pet Insurance

Please note that benefits are subject to change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Olin College we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role and have relevant experience, but your work history doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we'd nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We especially welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities. Employees of the College who have a disability are welcome to request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at HR@olin.edu.