Assistant Dean of Admission Visits

The Assistant Dean of Admission Visits leads and plans the implementation and recruitment of prospective students using marketing strategies and public relations skills, and counsels prospective students, community-based organizations, high school counselors, and parents regarding the admission and visit process. This position is responsible for increasing yield and attendance for admission events, virtually and in person. This position plans with consortium and local colleges for local, national and international events.

This position typically reports directly to the Associate to the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, is under the division of the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, and primarily works on campus interfacing with faculty, staff, and students. This is not a remote position.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including a comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance option for you (Reed pays 60% on medical and dental insurance premiums for your dependent), 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. This is a full-time role with typical work hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one hour unpaid lunch. Some evening and weekend work is required for this position.

Starting salary for this position is $52,000-54,000. Pay offers are contingent upon experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 4.

Who You Are

• You have strong organizational and time management skills
• You are known for being a gracious and tactful communicator
• You have experience making, documenting, and executing plans (and backup plans)
• You are detail-oriented and understand how important details can be
• You are unflappable
• You are a creative systems thinker and problem solver
• You can lead and work well within teams
• You have a positive, can-do attitude
• You have capacity and desire to learn from feedback
• You are flexible, and you respond well to change
• You enjoy working and interacting with a variety of people

What You’ll Do

• Manage and execute strategic goals related to Admission visits and manage the visit program budget
• Advise and host students, parents, high school counselors, independent counselors, community-based organizations, and other constituents
• Lead team of admission student workers, including hiring, scheduling, providing feedback for student workers, and managing the student work budget
• Manage visits through designated customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Maintain communication with prospective families, constituents, and organizations throughout the admission and visit process
• Be an integral member of the Admission Visit & Events Team and lead associated projects
• Travel for short periods, approximately one to two weeks per year, and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
• Utilize analytical skills to work with and interpret data to assess opportunities for process improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years experience planning and managing events, admission or related fields

Application Instructions

Click below to apply. You will be directed to Interfolio to create a free account and begin your application. A resume and cover letter are required. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best. 

Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. 

Reed College replies to every candidate. We will confirm that your application is received, and if you are not selected, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Reed College is committed to building a culturally inclusive community and a work environment that respects and inspires every person. Your unique skills, work history, cultural contributions, and lived experiences are essential to building this community. Members of historically marginalized groups including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are invited to apply.