Admissions Director & Campus Visit Lead

Grinnell College; Grinnell (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA, seeks an Assistant Director of Admission & Coordinator for Campus Visits to lead on-campus prospective student visits and events, delivering an authentic Grinnell experience and encouraging applications.

Under general supervision, you will develop visit strategy, supervise a team of Senior Interviewers and student workers, and contribute to holistic reading of applications as a voting member of the admission committee.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a visit program (including daily individual visits and large-scale programs) on behalf of the Office of Admission. In collaboration with the visit team, manage all visit-related tasks and logistics and supervise the work of about a dozen Senior Interviewers. Develop a visit strategy that best meets the needs of prospective families and give direction to admission staff members and student workers on program execution.
• Consult with the Senior Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships to help design and deliver campus visit programs for Grinnell’s selected admission pathway partners.
• Develop and implement a data-informed and strategic recruitment plan for a small recruitment territory. Activities may include in-person high school visits, college fairs, college advising workshops, and prospective student interviews. Minimal fall travel (1 week) and minimal spring travel (1 week).
• Review first year admission applications through a holistic, non-formulaic review process and serve as a voting member of the admission selection committee.
• Participate in on-campus and virtual visit programming, including conducting information sessions and prospective student interviews as appropriate.

Job description

Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA, seeks an Assistant Director of Admission & Coordinator for Campus Visits to lead on-campus prospective student visits and events, delivering an authentic Grinnell experience and encouraging applications.

Under general supervision, you will develop visit strategy, supervise a team of Senior Interviewers and student workers, and contribute to holistic reading of applications as a voting member of the admission committee.