Requisition Number: 2025S017Posting Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Division: Department: Admission Wage/Salary Range: $60,410/$60,500-61,00
Department Statement:
Participates in a team oriented working environment through all phases of the recruitment and selection process — travel, application review, information sessions and interviewing —and communicates with prospective students, families, counselors, and alumni in an assigned geographic territory. The position includes a full share of travel by various modes of transportation in a variety of locations.
Accountabilities:
The position will have the following responsibilities and accountabilities:
Accountable for actively recruiting students electronically and in person through effective communication consistent with Colgate’s mission.
Accountable to provide outstanding customer service both on campus and in assigned travel regions.
Accountable for building strong and positive relationships with constituent populations.
Accountable to effectively review applications with objectivity and be able to demonstrate independent judgment and decision making in the process.
Accountable for familiarity with and compliance to NCAA recruiting rules.
Ability to respond to supervisor feedback.
Accountable for personal growth and advancement of relevant admissions, analytical, process and general professional skills and behaviors.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned. May include work with Colgate student volunteer programs.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on a daily basis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and a high comfort level with public speaking before large groups is required, and an ability to effectively engage audiences through dynamic oral presentations is essential.
Demonstrated understanding of the liberal arts and ability to communicate the value of a liberal arts education to students and other outside constituents.
Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information pertaining to application review and other admission initiatives.
Passport eligibility is required.
Must be able to travel 50% annually.
Preferred Qualifications
Volunteer or employment experience in selective admissions preferred, as is prior experience working with diverse student populations.
Fluency in a second language is helpful.
Education
A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Other Information
Work Schedule:
Weekdays, Occasional Weekends
Job Open Date: 02/20/2025 Job Close Date: 3/22/2025 Open Until Filled Yes
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