Admission Officer

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassmentfree educational and working environment the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition or medical leave marital status sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location:

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Claremont McKenna College is seeking an Admission Officer to support the Colleges overall enrollment strategies through its recruitment evaluation and yield programs for prospective and admitted students. The position will assist in developing and cultivating an assigned recruitment territory and handling all aspects of student recruitment including but not limited to visiting high schools (in person and virtually) attending college fairs (in person and virtually) hosting counselor programs managing volunteers in the area and application evaluation. The position will also play a key role in office wide programming including but not limited to on campus information sessions partnering with other offices to create dynamic programming collaborating with team members on best practices in recruitment and being an active contributor in all aspects of the Admission Office.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the territory manager for assigned US and international territories handling all aspects of student recruitment including but not limited to visiting high schools attending college fairs hosting counselor programs and managing volunteers in the area. Travel up to three consecutive weeks and up to ten weeks total per year will be required to manage assigned territories and to represent the College at offcampus events programs and relevant conferences. 20
• Special Projects Work closely with the Director of Admission and a team of admission officers on assigned areas of responsibility 20
• Review and evaluate firstyear and transfer applications per the Colleges standards and policies and participate in all admission committee meetings. 20
• Collaborate across departments at CMC and within the Claremont Colleges Consortium to help us achieve our goals. 5
• Support oncampus recruiting efforts by leading oncampus information sessions conducting interviews fielding phone calls responding to emails welcoming walkin visitors answering general inquiries and leading campus tours as necessary. 15
• Support all oncampus recruitment and yield programs coordinated by the Admission Office. 10
• Perform other duties as required by the Director of Admission. 10

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Demonstrated commitment or evidenced capacity to diversity equity and inclusion.
• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities
• Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree is required.

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience as an admission counselor or a minimum one year of related professional experience working in secondary or postsecondary education.

LICENSES: A valid drivers license or equivalent alternate form of transportation to offsite meetings and events is required. A valid drivers license is required to drive Collegeowned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the Colleges authorized drivers policy.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

Deploy professional skills in meetings with students counselors parents and other constituents in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the Colleges strategic interests.

• These include effective presentation skills customer service phone and email etiquette
• High level of comfort with online video platforms for virtual recruitment
• Must understand and communicate the mission and history of the Colleges liberal arts environment.
• Demonstrate effective accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal written interpersonal reading phone customer service and leadership skills to supervise facilitate motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of student employees. Follow all written and verbal instructions asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties/assignments.
• Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word Excel Outlook) and associated professional software Slate CRM. Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
• Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience discretion good judgment courtesy and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Prioritize and perform multiple projects/tasks meet deadlines/timelines respond to others in a timely manner and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College with a high standard of integrity and ethics in support of the Colleges strategic vision and the divisions/departments annual goals.
• Use exceptional/strong organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday. Holiday weekend and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a fulltime 12month yearround exempt benefitseligible position.

Supervisor AB1825: Yes

Mandatory Reporter CA Penal Code: Yes

Responsible Employee Title IX: Yes

Campus Security Authority The Clery Act: Yes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. of boxed admission materials and/or luggage.

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $68640 $70000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a postoffer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop over time accordingly the College reviews this job description on a periodic basis and make changes of business necessity.

ATWILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is atwill meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice with or without cause including but not limited to termination demotion promotion transfer compensation benefits duties and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or longterm employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will at any time with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the atwill employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications consistent with applicable state and federal laws without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy breastfeeding or related medical condition national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic characteristic or information military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources 528 N. Mills Avenue Claremont California. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or for aliens documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States applicants acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the Colleges automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individuals disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College the selection of an accommodation will be at CMCs discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources ator for assistance.