Assistant Director, Admissions

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate enrollment class by:
  • Developing a strategic recruitment plan for geographic territory in concert with university and departmental objectives. Planning and executing recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories (up to six weeks in the fall and up to three weeks in the spring).
  • Collecting information and data, and reporting on and assessing recruitment activities.
  • Advising prospective WPI students, parents/guardians, and counselors. Communicating via email, letter, and phone.
  • Cultivating relationships with counselors, community agencies, parents/guardians, students (current and prospective), as well as WPI faculty, staff, and alumni for recruitment purposes.
  • Conducting presentations on- and off-campus as well as virtually. Communicating benefits of a WPI experience to a variety of constituencies.
  • Representing WPI on- and off-campus at professional conferences and related events.

• Assist in the selection of the incoming first-year undergraduate class by:
  • Reviewing and evaluating admissions applications from assigned geographic territory.
  • Participating in shared decision-making as part of the committee review process.
  • Counseling applicants, parents/guardians, and counselors on the application process, admissions decisions, and academic merit scholarships.

• Assist in the enrollment of the incoming first-year undergraduate class by:
  • Advising prospective WPI students, parents/guardians, and counselors. Communicating via email, letter, and phone.
  • Cultivating relationships with counselors, community agencies, parents/guardians, students (current and prospective), as well as WPI faculty, staff, and alumni for enrollment purposes.
  • Representing and communicating the benefits of a WPI experience to admitted students and families through enrollment yield events.

• Manage the coordination and completion of recruitment and enrollment projects in support of departmental objectives. Liaise with internal campus community partners and external constituents to achieve university goals.

• Projects include:​
  • Managing the hiring, training, and scheduling of 10 to 12 WPI admissions associates during the academic year. This position also partners with other members of the Campus Visit Team to hire and manage the summer admissions associates.
  • Assisting with logistical support of campus visits and events.
  • Serving as a lead in coordinating the Office of Undergraduate Admissions support of the First Year Welcome Experience events.
  • Assisting the Recruitment Partnership team with counselor tours in the spring.
  • Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.