About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 22 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Admission, the Assistant Director of Admission is responsible for all aspects of the admission recruitment cycle within an assigned geographic recruitment territory.  Responsible for interpreting the mission of the College to external constituencies to include prospective students, families, guidance and other school personnel, parents, alumni and independent consultants. Responsible for meeting recruitment goals within the assigned territory or segmented student population. Participates in a wide variety of admissions functions to include travel, interviews, analysis and review of applications, interviewing, personalized follow-up, telemarketing and social media activities. The Assistant Director of Admission will also assist with the recruitment of targeted diverse populations, including first generation, minority, and underrepresented student populations. Work closely with other College departments, represent the Admission Office on campus wide committees. Assist with mentoring of newer admission counselors. Represent Curry College at regional/national conferences. This position requires flexible evening and weekend hours and the ability to travel.

Essential Functions:

1. Recruitment:

• Assist the Assistant Vice President with determining appropriate travel plans, itinerary within travel and budgetary guidelines as it relates to the recruitment of traditional First-Year students from an assigned recruitment territory;
• Plan and execute travel for recruitment purposes to include high school visits, college nights and college fairs. Recruit prospective students to the College through attendance at college fairs, transfer fairs and other on and off-campus programs;
•  Develop new and manage key referral relationships with college advisors, guidance counselors, educational consultants, and other constituencies directly supporting the college search process for students;
• Organize on and off campus events and conduct presentations about the College and the admission process;
• Generate reports to help guide the recruitment activities within an assigned recruitment territory;
• Responsible for all external communication to parents or prospective students, students, guidance personnel;
• Respond to all student, parent, guidance counselor inquires or requests regarding college admission requirements, programs and other related matters pertaining to application to the College.  Assure that communications are accurate and timely;
• Determine when to correspond to students or refer to other constituencies on campus to include faculty, coaches, staff or current students;
• Lead the coordination and/or contribute to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the College;
• Manage ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other social media. 

2. Facilitate the Admission Process for First-Year Students:

• Interview and follows-up with prospective students, assist in the completion of applications, communicate and follow up regarding missing documents and evaluate applications to determine acceptance, denial or referral to Committee for further review;
• Responsible for data entry of application decisions when appropriate;
• Participate in new student orientation programs;
• Communicate admission decision with applicants.

Additional Functions:

• Strong customer service, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to forecast and strategically use data to plan accordingly;  
• Assist in the coordination of on-campus recruiting events and activities;
• Assist with recruitment activities for all student constituencies as needed;
• Represent the Admission Office on campus-wide committees;
• Interpretation of the College mission to external constituencies;
• Participate in Industry related associates;
• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor of his/her designee.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of progressive admission experience.
• Commitment and comfort with digital communication available for recruitment purposes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various constituencies including prospective students, parents, referral sources and colleagues.
• Ability to multi-task and make independent judgement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/computer applications and all social media platforms.
• Understanding of new and emerging technologies as they relate to recruitment.
• Ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admission materials, displays and other equipment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree; experience with Admission/Recruitment; experience working with multiple constituencies at the college level regarding articulation agreements.
• Knowledge of student populations and changing demographics.
• Salesforce and/or Banner experience.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at elizabeth.canning@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.

About Curry College

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution located on a wooded 131-acre campus in Milton, MA just seven miles from downtown Boston. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Curry College offers 27 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as four graduate programs and a variety of continuing education certificates and programs. Curry College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

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