Admissions Officer

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 Barnard’s 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.

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to advocate for a liberal arts education and the benefits of a women’s 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.
• Prowess in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• 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.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree from a liberal arts college.

Salary Range

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 College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.