Admission Counselor

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Williams College Main Campus

Williams College is pleased to announce an opening for an Admission Counselor. This is a full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible appointment, reporting to a senior member of the admission team, with an expected two-year commitment. The Admission Counselor is part of a 28-member admission and student financial services team and participates in all aspects of the admission process, including: meeting with prospective students; leading public presentations; recruitment travel; reviewing and evaluating applications for admission; serving as a full-voting member of the Admission Committee; and working with current students, staff, faculty, and alumni to organize and facilitate recruitment events both on and off campus. Admission Counselors also have responsibility for individual and team-based project work which is assigned based on the strengths and interests of the individual and the needs of the office. We will utilize the specific strengths, experiences, and interests of our new colleague in order to provide the greatest opportunities for professional growth and advance the ambitious goals of the office.

Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend responsibilities are required, and a willingness to work extended hours during peak periods is expected. This position is eligible for the Office of Admission's hybrid work plan, which allows for the option of remote work on a predetermined schedule. Please note that remote work may only be conducted in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York or Vermont. We are happy to provide more details and answer questions about the plan during the interview process.

Recruited and chosen through a highly selective admission process, undergraduates come to Williams from around the world and a wide variety of backgrounds. More than half of all students receive financial aid, 16 percent are first-generation college students, 18 percent are Pell Grant recipients, and among domestic students, 44 percent are BIPOC. Students hail from 48 states and 93 countries, and nine percent are international. The college is deeply committed to access and has converted its entire financial aid program into the nation's first "All Grant" program. Loans, work study and summer work expectations have been eliminated from all financial aid awards and replaced by grants, dollar-for-dollar. In other words, all students on financial aid receive 100 percent of their aid in the form of grants that don't need to be repaid.

The Admission Counselor will have the opportunity to work on initiatives related to the recruitment of first-generation college students, low-income students, BIPOC students, international students and nontraditional students. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion, and we encourage candidates to highlight relevant experiences in their cover letter. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
  
• Some experience in higher education, a secondary school or other relevant educational setting is preferred but not required, and recent college graduates with a keen interest in higher education administration and college access, regardless of experience, are encouraged to apply.
  
• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory record is also required
  
• Familiarity with the nature and aims of a selective liberal arts college
  
• Cultural competency and enthusiasm for interacting with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds
  
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, highly collaborative and enterprising approach to day-to-day work, shows initiative, and exceptional oral and written communication skills
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace for Education is preferred
  
• Foreign language skills are highly desirable
  

For optimal consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume by Sunday, July 28, 2024. Review of resumes will begin no earlier than Monday, July 29, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Salary will start in the mid-40s and be commensurate with experience.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at or email at

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