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## Admission CounselorApply: In Person: Poughkeepsie, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R00035838**Department**Admissions**Job Family**Administrator**Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact** **careers@vassar.edu****.****Job Description****Position Summary:**Vassar College is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor. Salary will be commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate. The Admission Counselor will join a creative and inclusive team responsible for representing Vassar and participating in the selection of candidates for the entering class. This position will work collaboratively to support the enrollment and retention of intelligent, highly engaged, and creative students, regardless of their financial circumstances. The counselor will support and advocate for the College’s values regarding access, affordability, and inclusion. This is an on-campus position. **Responsibilities:*** Represent Vassar to diverse audiences in high schools, at college fair programs, on campus, and through a range of online media.* Manage a recruitment territory which entails travel, reading, and review of applicants from a particular region.* Maintain relationships with secondary school officials, college access organizations, and partnership programs on behalf of Vassar.* Correspond with prospective students and their families.* Assist in organizing and participating in a range of admission events.* Develop and maintain relationships with Vassar alumni admission volunteers.* Participate fully in the evaluation of applications and the selection of the first-year and transfer classes.* Liaise with key campus constituents.* Work with one or more of the office’s initiatives such as diversity outreach, international outreach, campus events, communications, supporting alumni volunteers, and/or assisting with college counselor programming.* Ability to travel for several weeks; four weeks of fall travel and one to two weeks of spring/summer travel.* Perform additional responsibilities as delegated to support the operations of the department. **Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:*** Bachelor’s degree.* Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community.* Excellent work ethic with a can-do attitude and a knack for creative problem solving.* Team player with empathy, respect for others, a collaborative approach, and a sense of humor.* Excellent analytical and organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.* Ability to work independently on tasks with minimal supervision.* Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.* Familiarity and comfort with technology and database systems.* Ability and willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.* Advocate for liberal arts education.* Must exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity while working collegially with faculty, students, staff, and alumni in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.* A valid REAL ID driver’s license. **Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:*** Experience in highly selective college admission and an appreciation of small liberal arts colleges.* Experience working with Slate. **Compensation:**The compensation for this position is $62,353.20 - $63,750 per year. When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. **Special Instructions to Applicants:**To complete your application, you will be required to attach your resume and cover letter### About Vassar CollegeLocated in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the **homelands of the Munsee Lenape****.**Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.## Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:* 22 vacation days for full time employees – prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisor’s approval.* 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.* A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.* Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.* Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance* Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.* 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. F* New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.* Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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