Weekend Evening Counselor

Admission Counselor
The Admission Counselor at Harvey Mudd College, under the guidance and in consultation with the Senior Associate Director of Admission, will play an active and integral role in a wide variety of activities within the Office of Admission. This position requires full engagement in the entire admission process.
The Admission Counselor will be essential in shaping the future student body of Harvey Mudd College by contributing to recruitment strategies, evaluating applications, and enhancing the overall admissions experience. This role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the dynamic needs of the Office of Admission.
Duties and responsibilities include:

Leading the Office of Admission's social media efforts, including planning and executing strategies, creating and publishing timely content for multiple platforms, and hiring, training, and supervising student interns.
Serving as an integral member of the Admission team responsible for recruiting and enrolling students who fulfill the College's mission.
Supporting the mission of the Office of Admission in growing the diversity within the applicant pool and enrolling class. Contributing to strategies and programming designed to meet this objective.
Learning the College's mission and ethos. Keeping current with the College's academic programs, support services, and co-curricular offerings.
Representing the college and building relationships with prospective students, their families, high school counselors, and community members. This includes interviewing prospective students and some off-campus recruitment travel.
Evaluating applications for admission in a timely manner and participating fully in the committee-based selection process of candidates for admission.
Developing fluency of office tools and procedures, especially Slate CRM by Technolutions.
Practicing discretion and maintaining confidentiality of records, correspondence, and information, regardless of the format.
Managing multiple activities and priorities. Anticipating seasonal variations in the workload.
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required qualifications include:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Experience that has resulted in an understanding and appreciation of highly selective admission is appealing but not required.
Licenses/Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurance carrier.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Demonstrates understanding of and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education and Harvey Mudd College's mission.
Ability to work flexibly and maintain productivity while working with competing priorities.
Ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with individuals from varying abilities, backgrounds, interests, beliefs, and roles.
Ability to conceptualize, design, develop, and implement projects that speak to a wide constituency or a tailored audience when appropriate.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment or work independently in a college office setting and with the public.
Demonstrates sound judgment in confidential or sensitive situations.
Ability to recognize patterns, anticipate problems, and recommend solutions.
Utilize technology easily and effectively to enhance productivity and to assess progress toward office goals.
Strong presentation skills in disseminating information cohesively to a broad range of audiences.
Strong work ethic, personal integrity, and a sense of humor are extremely valuable.
Proficient in the operation of a computer, data entry techniques, and specified software including Microsoft Office and G Suite. Proficiency in design tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Willing and able to travel (up to two weeks at a time, seasonal) and work weekend and evening hours as needed.
Remote work eligibility is Category B, with occasional ad-hoc remote work flexibility. Your standard working hours will generally be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, though these hours may vary depending on departmental and College needs.
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, use of hands and fingers, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
This is an exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary of $70,300-$72,000 per year. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Admission.
Harvey Mudd College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran's status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.