Admissions Officer.

Hiring range: $48,800 – $61,000. This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month term position (12–24 months) with a 40-hour work week, based in Hanover, NH. Onsite work is preferred; hybrid or remote arrangements may be discussed.

About the role

The Admissions Officer performs a wide range of entry-level admissions duties in a one-year renewable appointment. Responsibilities include managing a designated recruitment territory, serving as the Dartmouth liaison to guidance counselors and prospective applicants, traveling to high schools, reviewing and assessing applications, and conducting group information sessions on campus and on the road.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages all admissions activities—including general and targeted recruitment travel—for a designated geographic region.
• Represents Dartmouth at school visits, college fairs, and related recruitment events.
• Completes the preliminary evaluation of at least 1,200 undergraduate applications per year.
• Assists with the coordination of recruitment projects and outreach initiatives.
• Communicates with applicants, parents, and secondary school officials regarding decisions and policies.
• Conducts on-campus information sessions for visiting students and their families.
• Develops internet-based relationships with prospective students through email and other channels.
• Provides professional guidance to applicants and parents about educational planning.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality in a welcoming environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a liberal arts discipline.
• One year of relevant experience as a staff or student employee in a college admissions office or related academic setting and/or direct experience in the Dartmouth community as a recent graduate.
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence and clarity in public speaking.
• Facility with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related database and word-processing applications.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong sense of judgment and discretion at all times.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Dartmouth driver certification.
• Ability and willingness to engage in significant out-of-town travel as well as evening and weekend commitments.
• Possession of a valid U.S. or Canadian driver’s license and continued qualification as an Approved Driver under Dartmouth College policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin.
• Evidence of a collaborative style in a project-based setting.
• Optimism, high energy, and a sense of humor.
• Experience as a staff and student employee in a college admissions office.

Benefits

Dartmouth College offers a tobacco-free environment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications.