Associate Director of Campus Visits & Operations
Position Type: Full Time
Department: Admission Office
Summary Description:
About Us:
Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts
college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage
for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the
table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in
which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and
perspectives can learn and work.
Summary Description:
The position manages our operations and campus visit teams and is a member of
the Admission leadership team, reporting to the Director of Admission. The
role builds relationships with prospective students and families,
participates in application review, and travels for recruitment activities.
The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, excellent communication
skills, project management abilities, and experience managing staff,
preferably in higher education admission.
What We Offer:
As part of the total compensation for this role, we offer a comprehensive
benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
22 days of vacation and 12 days of sick per year
Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10% with employee
mandated contribution
Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
Wellness benefits including free access to the gym, swimming pool,
wellness center, and financial consultants
Anticipated Salary Range: $58,392 to $78,829 per year
Responsibilities:
Supervise operations team comprised of four admission coordinators,
providing mentoring and professional development related to their projects and
responsibilities; manage coordinator workloads to ensure timely constituent
responses and application processing.
Manage campus visits including open houses; ensure sufficient event
staffing; collaborate with student ambassador team; manage Cutler Hall
building operations; collaborate with communications team on promotional and
logistical messaging.
Read admission applications; participate in sub-committee and full
committee review processes.
Manage Barnes and El Pomar scholarship programs including application
forms, communications, candidate interviews, and collaboration with
faculty review committees.
Serve as an initial point of contact for students seeking enrollment at
CC. Build strong relationships with high school students and their families,
high school counseling staff, and community organizations. Lead information
sessions for prospective students and their families. Manage a recruitment
territory and travel two to four weeks during key recruitment periods; up to
6-8 weeks annually.
Additional Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of four years of related admission or
college counseling experience, including supervisory experience,
demonstrated strong ability to independently manage projects and programs and
achieve successful outcomes; ability to travel throughout the year, and
work evenings and weekends when required; strong organizational skills;
excellent oral and written communication skills willingness to work in a
fast-paced office environment and demonstrate an ability to work
collaboratively and collegially with all segments of the college community.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field with five or more years of related
experience in admission or a higher educational setting or college counseling
experience; experience with holistic file review and selective college
admission; demonstrated previous professional staff supervisory experience.
Expertise in data analysis and constituent relationship management software,
especially Technolutions Slate.
Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred
qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a
genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5266282
Open Until Filled: Yes
or
Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time):
Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the
diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or
