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Position Purpose

Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for supporting the Admissions Office in identifying, expanding, attracting and enrolling an academically talented and diverse student body. The Admissions Counselor acts as the Colleges representative for all aspects of the admissions operation both on and off-campus, and plays a number of key support and organizational roles related to all aspects of the work, from recruitment and outreach to territory management to yield to data analysis.

This is considered a full-time salaried benefits eligible position. This is a term-limited appointment from 7/1/2023 - 5/30/2025. The salary hiring range for the position is $40,098.50 - $50,100 per year.

This posting is for multiple vacancies.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities

• Represent the College virtually and in-person in various contexts and locations.
• Evaluate admissions applications and participate equally in committee deliberations and decisions, managing an assigned geographic territory and serving as its primary contact.
• Coordinate one or more programs or activities in the office, which could include tour guides, visit programs, communications, interviews, and/or equity outreach.
• Respond and explain admissions procedures to constituents in a timely manner.
• Plan on-campus, regional, and virtual events that help to inform and attract prospective students to the College.
• Collaborate frequently with other College offices on campus when planning events.
• Identify and establish relationships with schools, CBOs, and other community organizations that will increase the Colleges efforts at expanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree required. Relevant work experience in college admissions, counseling or student affairs area preferred.

Position Prerequisites:

• Familiarity with Middlebury College or a residential liberal arts setting required. Recent Middlebury graduate preferred.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the College in a positive way to diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong systems and technology/computer capabilities.
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Demands:

Operating a computer for extended periods of time (at least a full 8-hour work day), particularly during application reading season. Ability to work in a wide variety of conditions and environments depending on the time of year: the office; schools, hotels, and homes while on the road; and occasionally from home. Light physical activity is often required. Extensive travel required, including in inclement weather. Evening and weekend work is required during peak season.

Other:

Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

• Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski area). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting.
• Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center.

A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: (link removed)

Come join us and be a part of our team!