Reports to Vice President of Enrollment Management.
Full-Time.
Medical, Dental, and Retirement benefits.

Position Purpose
Under the supervision of the VP of Enrollment Management (VPEM), the Admissions Associate (AA) assists in the recruitment of students through the establishment of professional relationships and networks, initiating campaigns and actions to encourage students to attend the college, and developing techniques and materials to innovatively share the mission and opportunity available at Williamson College of the Trades. This position requires a strong mission-orientation, excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience in marketing using both social media and other innovative technology. The ability to connect with both secondary and post-secondary students and staff is essential. Finally, the AA will need to be a self-motivated, independent worker with strong initiative.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Represent the college by providing admissions presentations and attending college fairs at high schools and community organizations, to include any pertinent evening and weekend events.
• Maintain existing admissions relationships and networks while proactively exploring initiatives to expand the college’s outreach.
• Assist in providing on-campus admissions events (College Tours and Applicant Days) for prospective students and their families.
• Provide accurate and timely telephone, email and in-person responses to questions from prospective students and their families.
• Advise and counsel prospective students and parents on the admissions process.
• Secure, maintain, and properly dispose of admissions information and related confidential materials.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of all federal and state student admissions and student-aid regulations, policies and procedures while implementing the college’s accrediting body’s admissions standards.
• Work closely with the VPEM to track and monitor prospective student application materials and participation in required admissions events.
• Innovatively assist in admissions marketing through the use of appropriate technology.

Qualifications (Skills and Abilities Required)
Desired qualifications to include a Bachelor’s degree in higher education or related field; previous experience in admissions (higher education preferred), excellent presentation and interpersonal skills (including public speaking), and strong computer literacy with student information system experience.

Working Conditions
Some physical activity required. No heavy lifting.

Other Duties
Please note this position (job) description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position (job). Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Application Procedure
Please send cover letter and resume (email preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person