Associate Director of Admission for Diversity Outreach

Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY Full-time Education

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Vassar College

Associate Director of Admission for Diversity Outreach

Department: Admissions Office
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 04/18/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS481P
Pay Rate:
Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $61,400-$82,000 (USD).

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:22 vacation days for full time employees – prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval.14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life InsuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Vassar College is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Admission for Diversity Outreach.The Associate Director will join a creative and inclusive team responsible for representing Vassar and participating in the selection of candidates for the entering class.

Working closely with the Dean and the Director of Admission, the Associate Director will develop and coordinate efforts to enhance the representation of students of color, low-income, first-generation, and other historically underrepresented students on campus. This will include oversight of diversity initiatives and programming such as fall on-campus outreach event and travel assistance for yield programs, facilitating and maintaining relationships with college access organizations, creating new programming, and managing the office's partnership with QuestBridge. The Associate Director will also supervise the diversity outreach team.
Admission team members are responsible for managing and supporting a territory. About four weeks of fall travel and one to two weeks of spring and summer travel are expected. This position will work collaboratively to support the enrollment of intelligent, highly engaged, and creative students, regardless of their financial circumstances. The Associate Director, in concert with the admission team, will support and advocate for the College's values regarding access, affordability, and inclusion.This is an on-campus position.

Responsibilities:

Lead and champion the office's diversity student recruitment efforts and share best practices with fellow admission officers.
Represent Vassar to diverse audiences in high schools, at college fair programs, on campus, and through a range of online media.
Maintain relationships with secondary school officials, community-based and college-access organizations, and access-oriented partnership programs on behalf of Vassar.
Correspond with prospective students and their families.
Organize and participate in a range of admission events.
Develop and maintain relationships with Vassar alumni admission volunteers.
Participate fully in the evaluation of applications and the selection of the first-year and transfer classes.
Develop and lead college access workshops.
Liaise with key campus constituents.
Supervise the diversity outreach team as well as several student interns.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours, especially during peak periods.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six years of admission experience with progressively increasing responsibility in selective college admissions and/or college counseling, or commensurate experience/education.
Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community.
Experience working directly with students of color, students who will be the first in the families to attend college, and students from low-income backgrounds.
Excellent work ethic with a can-do attitude and a knack for creative problem solving.
Team player with empathy, respect for others, a collaborative approach, and a sense of humor.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently on tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong staff management and collaboration skills. Supervisory or management experience with the ability to train and mentor staff, deliver constructive feedback, and continually refine processes to align with new and best practices in the field.
Familiarity and comfort with technology and database systems.
Excellent project management skills, especially in planning and program development.
Familiarity and an advocate for a liberal arts education;
Must exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity while working collegially with faculty, students, staff, and alumni in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment;
A valid driver’s license.

Preferred

Master’s degree
Experience in highly selective college admission and an understanding of small liberal arts colleges;
Experience with Slate or comparable CRM and online reading system

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3813.

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Associate Director of Admission for Diversity Outreach

Vassar College

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