Admissions Officer

Job Admissions Officer Job Description Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Officer(s) will work closely with the admissions leadership team to execute strategies that support application growth and enrollment of talented and qualified students to Barnard. Duties & Responsibilities Participate in the recruitment process, both virtually and in-person, including domestic travel to meet with prospective students, their families and college counselors, community-based organizations (CBOs), and representing Barnard at college fairs and panels to give public presentations about Barnard’s academic programs and resources, admissions and financial aid policies and procedures; analyze visits and compose written reports. Read and evaluate first-year and transfer admission applications submitted by prospective students from a regional territory to assess the students’ match with Barnard; present qualified candidates and provide regional and contextual expertise at admissions committee discussions. Conduct group information sessions, in-person and virtually, to provide an overview of the College and answer specific questions. Participate in open houses and spring yield events, in-person and virtually, managing logistical and programmatic tasks as directed. Correspond with prospective students, applicants, College alumnae, guidance counselors, and others seeking information on admissions policies, academic and non‑academic programs and student activities in writing and via social media platforms. Assist in other project areas including events, on‑campus/virtual campus visits, communications, alumnae engagement, and scholars’ programs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to advocate for a liberal arts education and the benefits of a women’s college. Strong attention to detail and expertise in handling confidential data with a commitment to data integrity. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to supporting college access initiatives. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively to complete projects from start to finish while maintaining effective communication. Strong interest in the admissions landscape and a higher education issues. Willingness and ability to work weekends and extended hours, at various times of the year and travel for up to two weeks at a time. Maintain a collaborative and proactive presence within the admissions team, consistently supporting collective goals and college‑wide initiatives. Qualifications B.A. degree from a liberal arts college. Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Valid driver’s license. Salary Range: $66,300 - $67,000 annually. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr