Admissions Counselor

Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Full-time Education

Posted on May 14, 2024

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Admissions Counselor

Posting Number: S01277JP

Department: Admissions Office

Job Summary:
The Admissions Counselor contributes to all aspects of the Admissions process, including but not limited to: traveling to recruit students and represent the College; reviewing applications for admission; interviewing prospective students; leading public presentations to promote the College; building relationships with high school counselors and community based organizations; organizing and executing recruitment and yield initiatives both on and off-campus; and partnering with colleagues across the College. All Admissions staff are expected to contribute to Bowdoin's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to clearly articulate the values and benefits of a liberal arts education. An admissions counselor is expected to contribute to projects being executed across the office and is responsible for independently managing projects as assigned.

Essential Functions

Reviewing applications and making admissions recommendations as well as participating as a member of the Admissions Committee.
Recruiting students through travel, organizing and executing recruitment programming on- and off-campus, and serving as a resource for students, families, and school counselors/CBOs.
Supporting office programs, projects, and initiatives seeking to recruit and enroll students (e.g. daily tasks/coverage, events, special programs, and projects managed by others).
Managing own special project areas, as assigned. May manage student workers or volunteers in executing project area(s).

Education/Skills Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree is required. Excellent organizational skills and exceptional oral and written communication skills; strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities; understanding of the American education and college admissions process; Ability to interpret data and reports and quickly synthesize large amounts of information; ability to effectively direct and organize program activities; independently manage tasks from conceptualization to completion; exceptional presentation skills; proficiency in a variety of common software programs (Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, Google); ability to engage prospective students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
This is an entry level position, no prior admissions experience required. 1-2 years experience in Admissions preferred. Enthusiasm and appreciation for the benefits and values of a liberal arts education is highly desirable.

Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to comply with the College’s current Motor Vehicle Policy. Ability to travel and to work extended hours during peak periods.

Standard Work Days and Hours:
Typical hours in office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM.Frequent evening and weekend hours, beyond 40 hours a week, especially November to April.Periodically required to provide coverage on Saturdays for on-campus programming.

Benefits and Pay: (FT)

The salary Range for this position is expected to be: Minimum $48,800 – Maximum $52,500.
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, Holidays, Special Days Off, and Paid parental leave.
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift:

Employment Category: Full Time Year Round

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay Type: Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements: Administrative Staff + MVR

Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?:

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?: No

Posting Date: 05/24/2024

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

To apply, visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/14040jeid-d6587df61806b8408009bb4942c541aa

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