Admissions Officer

If you are a current Barnard College employee please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the recruitment process both virtually and in-person. May include domestic travel to meet with prospective students their families and college counselors community-based organizations (CBOs) and representing Barnard at college fairs and panels to give public presentations about Barnards academic programs and resources admission and financial aid policies and procedures. Analyze visits and compose written reports.

• Reads and evaluates first-year and transfer admission applications submitted by prospective students from a regional territory in order to assess the students match with Barnard. Participates in the admissions committee discussion of applicants by presenting qualified candidates and providing regional and contextual expertise.

• Conduct group information sessions in-person and virtually to provide an overview of the College and answer specific questions

• Participates in open houses and spring yield events in-person and virtually managing logistical and programmatic tasks as directed

• Correspond with prospective students applicants College alumnae guidance counselors and others seeking information on admissions policies academic and non-academic programs and student activities in writing and via social media platforms.

• May assist in other project areas including: events on-campus/virtual campus visits communications alumnae engagement assistance with scholars programs etc.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills Qualifications & Requirements:

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to advocate for a liberal arts education and the benefits of a womens college

• Strong attention to detail and expertise in handling confidential data with a commitment to data integrity

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting college access initiatives.

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively to complete projects from start to finish while maintaining effective communication

• Strong interest in the admissions landscape and an interest in higher education issues.

• Willingness and ability to work weekends and extended hours at various times of the year and travel for up to two weeks at a time.

• Maintain a collaborative and proactive presence within the admissions team showing a consistent willingness to support collective goals and College-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree from a liberal arts college

• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office

• Valid drivers license

Salary Range: $66300 - $67000 annually

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The above hiring range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimateof the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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