Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission - Lawrence Twp, United States - The Lawrenceville School

Description

Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission

Overview

The Counselor/Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the Office of Admission in identifying, attracting, and enrolling an academically talented and diverse student body. Position includes management of a strategic recruitment plan, extensive recruitment travel, interviewing, the review of applicants, establishing and maintaining relationships with schools and counselors, and representing Lawrenceville in professional organizations that support recruitment goals. The Counselor/Asst. Director of Admission will act as the School's representative for all aspects of the admissions operation both on and off-campus in their work. This position will require weekend and evening work based on the academic calendar, and it is a staff position.

This position will end on June 30, 2025.

This position is a staff position with no housing or coaching responsibilities. Therefore, housing is not provided.

Responsibilities

Represent the School at school visits, fairs, on and off-campus events and other recruiting activities.
• Conduct interviews, both on and off-campus and online.
• Serve as an evaluator of applicants in either specific geographic/gender/residential status categories during the selection process, and as a member of the full admissions committee.
• Represent the School to prospective students, counselors, parents, alumni and other groups.
• Manage one or more recruitment territories.
• Help provide leadership and guidance to junior staff members.
• Manage one or more programs or activities in the office, as determined by the Dean of Enrollment Management.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous experience related to admission work at the secondary or college level - (Desired but not required).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a teamwork setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication and collaborative skills.
• A valid driver's license is required, as is evening and weekend work and occasional light physical activity.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and function well as part of a collaborative team. Must work well both independently and with colleagues.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written - necessary to communicate with both internal departments and external vendors.
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking. Flexibility to adapt to changing needs, and an enthusiasm toward new assignments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a strong customer focus.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to privacy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, and maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.