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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Assistant Director of Admission, Access & Outreach

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609

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Assistant Director of Admission, Access & Outreach

Join the Worcester Polytechnic Institute as an Assistant Director of Admission, Access & Outreach. This individual will work with the admissions team to attract and enroll qualified undergraduate students. The job description summary: This role will develop and implement strategies to convey key institutional messages to prospective students and parents on and off campus. Cultivate professional relationships with school counselors and key educational organizations. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, Access and Outreach, this person will aid the team with the recruitment of underrepresented students in STEM. Responsibilities: Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate enrollment class by developing strategic recruitment plans and executing recruitment activities. 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. 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. Participating in shared decision making as part of committee review process. Counseling applicants, parents/guardians, and counselors on 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. 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. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field. 1 year of relevant experience. Salary and Benefits:

$49,500 – $56,000 per year (depending on experience). WPI offers a comprehensive package including 4 weeks of paid time off, an additional week at the end of December, 13 paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 9.5% retirement match after one year, disability and life insurance, tuition assistance, and free access to the fitness center. WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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