The purpose of the Assistant Director of Admission is to advance the mission of Davidson College by enrolling the best and brightest students from around the country and the world. Responsibilities include: recruitment travel, territory management, public speaking and application review.

Primary responsibilities

• Manage assigned regional travel territory with the direction of the leadership team. Territory management will include responsibilities, which foster strong relationships between the college and prospective students and constituents: conducting high school visits, attending college fairs, hosting coffees/receptions/events, meeting with counselors and community based organizations, participating in college panels and case study programs, and meeting with alumni. All of this will take place on campus, off campus, and in virtual settings.
• Review applications, evaluating academic and personal characteristics in order to advocate and make proper referrals for the applicant and the college's enrollment and scholarship goals. Primary responsibility will be to review applications from assigned regional territory, with additional reading assignments as needed. Attend and present applications at committee meetings.
• Host on-campus and/or virtual information sessions for prospective students and families as well as open house programs and other admission events during business hours and additional weekends and evenings as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Help with the college's efforts to identify, recruit, evaluate, and enroll students from traditionally underrepresented groups (including those who identify as low-income, first-generation, rural, or as students of color).
• Respond to all new inquiries quickly and maintain consistent communication with students and other stakeholders throughout the admission process.
• In addition to delivering information sessions and reviewing applications, the Assistant Dean will have additional responsibilities in the office. Possibilities may include managing current students and alumni volunteers, social media initiatives, admission event planning, data management, athletic/arts recruitment, visit team, scholarship programs, and more. Leadership roles are also possible based on past experiences.

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree and a valid United States driver's license. Authorized to work in the U.S. The successful candidate should have excellent demonstrated abilities to: communicate verbally and in writing, organize activities and projects, and work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred QualificationsA minimum of 2 years of undergraduate admission/college counseling related experience. Past experiences or leadership in managing current students and alumni volunteers, social media initiatives, admission event planning, data management, athletic/arts recruitment, visit team, scholarship programs or other related responsibilities.

Other Comments

Position requires weekends and extended hours, particularly during peak travel and program periods and during the selection process of incoming students. Most work will take place in the office with flexibility to work from home part of the time.

Individual must demonstrate exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and function well under pressure, empathy, and an exemplary record of service that reflects a commitment to integrity in fitting with the Davidson College honor code. An understanding and appreciation for professional ethics in admission work is required. Important that the candidate be highly professional, energetic and detail-oriented and have a strong sense of humor.

As a part of your application materials, a resume and cover letter are required. Information about how to submit the application documents can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu