This Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is responsible for assisting in the dissemination of information, recruitment, evaluation, selection and enrollment of first-year students with a focus on increasing the diversity of the applicant pool which includes but not limited to, students of color, low-income students, and first-generation students. The counselor will interview students and speak with parents, travel to high schools and college fairs in their assigned territories, work with secondary school counselors, and read and select applicants as a member of the Admission Committee.

The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director will be part of a diversity and inclusion team comprising an Associate Director, two DEI student interns, and two Community Relations student interns. The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director will report to the Associate Director of Admission and DEI Coordinator.
Major Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and execute six weeks of recruitment travel in designated areas to increase the College's visibility in local and distant markets. Schedule evening events in assigned territories, including interview nights, receptions, and information sessions.
• Make presentations to schools and community-based organizations, and establish lasting relationships with school counselors and community-based counselors.
• Manage relationships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), including site visits, group tour visits, and personal outreach (emails, postcards, one-on-one meetings)
• Collaborate with the Admission team to coordinate all on-campus programming targeting underrepresented populations, including the Perspectives Day program and Visions.
• Collaborate with the Admission team to coordinate all virtual programming targeting underrepresented populations (i.e. webinars, alumni interviews, etc.)
• Manage the DEI Student Advisory board with the DEI student interns
• Liaise to the Bishop Healy Alumni of Color committee
• Evaluate candidates for admission. Interview candidates, read applications and assign evaluations to applicants, provide direction for evaluation of schools in assigned territories, participate in the committee review and selection process
• Other duties as assigned (may include work with student volunteers, alumni, event planning, website maintenance, or other systems)

Resources highlighting the College's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Student Success Resources
Financial Aid Commitment
Diversity Dashboard
QuestBridge
Schuler Access Initiative
American Talent Initiative
Holy Cross Diversity Programming

Professional Development

• The Holy Cross Admission Team is dedicated to the development of their staff.

To mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19, and as an integral part of its public health and safety measures, College of the Holy Cross requires that all successful applicants show proof of full, up-to-date vaccination (including a booster dose once eligible) by an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine before beginning employment, unless an accommodation exempting the applicant from this policy has been granted. Applicants who wish to request an accommodation based on a disability or sincerely-held religious belief should inform Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended; please do not include any medical, genetic, or religious information in your application materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree
• Energy and enthusiasm for the value of a Jesuit, liberal arts education
• Valid driver's license
• 0-1 years of experience for Admission Counselor (2022 or 2023 college graduate)
• 1-2 years of experience for Assistant Director

This is a full-time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• Hybrid work
• NEW - condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking and free use of the athletic/fitness facilities.
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College Description
The College of the Holy Cross is a private, Jesuit Catholic, undergraduate institution serving approximately 3,100 students. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has a tradition of academic excellence. It is located atop Mount Saint James in Worcester, Massachusetts. The picturesque, 174-acre campus is an award-winning and registered arboretum.
Region Description
Worcester is a city of approximately 200,000 people centrally located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is approximately one hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and three hours from New York City. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. Worcester offers many cultural and recreational opportunities which you can read more about here.

The College of the Holy Cross is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.
A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).
To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

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