Admission Counselor

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the recruitment efforts of the College as a member of the Admission and Financial Aid team;
• Represent Olin to prospective students and families both on- and off-campus and virtually;
• Plan and present group information sessions, participate in all aspects of admission counseling for prospective students, parents, and guardians which could include but would not be limited to responding to email and phone inquiries and meeting with visitors to campus.
• There may be occasional opportunities for local recruitment travel.
• Review applications for admission during the January Intersession, through holistic evaluation of academic performance and potential and alignment with the Olin mission and culture. Make recommendations to the Admission Committee.
• Aid in application processing, as needed.
• Support and advocate for the recruitment of women and underrepresented groups as part of the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include some or all the following:
• Research projects;
• The support and execution of on-campus recruitment events;
• Liaising with other units of the College to support the enrollment function;
• Partnering with Financial Aid to support the goals of the OAFA unit;
• Support daily office operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous Admission experience, preferably in a selective admission program preferred;
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office, CRMs, (experience with html and other web/social media tools a plus);
• Valid driver's license;
• PREFERRED: Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends if needed.

Skills

• Project management experience, particularly with long-term, multi-phase projects;
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking;
• Ability to work effectively with both internal and external college constituents;
• Experience with Slate;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to values of equity, access, and belonging.

About the Role

The Olin College Office of Admission and Financial Aid blends both traditional and innovative enrollment strategies to bring intelligent, adventurous, and entrepreneurial students to the college drawing approximately 25,000 inquiries and roughly 1,000 applications annually. Reporting to the Director of Admission, administrative responsibilities include both highly selective recruitment and selection activities. This permanent 9-month role requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week during the academic semesters (late August to early December and late January to mid-May). Additionally, this role will participate in application reading during the January Intersession. While there will be opportunities for remote work during application reading, this is primarily an in-person/on-campus position based in Needham, MA, focused on supporting the campus visit program.

Benefits

While there will be opportunities for remote work during application reading, this is primarily an in-person/on-campus position based in Needham, MA, focused on supporting the campus visit program.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This permanent 9-month role requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week during the academic semesters (late August to early December and late January to mid-May).

Company Description

Olin College of Engineering seeks employees who are passionate about working collaboratively within and outside of the Olin community to support the College’s mission and vision for the future. At Olin, we are educating the next generation of engineering innovators and shifting the definition of engineering. Not only do our students ask, “Who are we designing this for, and what are their values?” They also ask questions about the impact of their work on society. As Olin evolves under new leadership, we seek to become a more representative and aware community, a place where everyone is a learner and where everyone is an educator. Olin will become a place where experimentation—including making and learning from mistakes—will be embraced across the institution, not just in the classroom. Collaboration is key to Olin’s curriculum and culture, and we will work intentionally to reinforce the values and culture to which we aspire. We are a community that thrives on being together; we value trust. The College supports teams to collaboratively decide how they can best do their work, and display a commitment to the community, all while providing individuals with overall work-life flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have historically been underrepresented in higher education, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities. Employees of the College who have a disability are welcome to request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at HR@olin.edu.