Assistant Director of Admissions for Diversity and Outreach Initiatives
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Location
Worcester, MA | United States
Job description
JOB TITLE Assistant Director of Admissions for Diversity and Outreach Initiatives
LOCATION Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME Admissions - Diversity and Outreach Initiatives
DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This individual will work with the admissions team to further WPI's efforts to attract and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students. 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 Diversity and Outreach Initiatives, this person will also aid the team with the recruitment of students whose gender identity is typically underrepresented in STEM, including the recruitment of female-identifying students, non-binary, trans and gender fluid students.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and/or commitment to do so as an employee at WPI.
JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate enrollment class by
- Developing 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 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. 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.
Assist and the support of admissions recruitment and enrollment by managing 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 for this position include:
- Cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations in support of the recruitment of first generation, female students, LGBTQIA+ students and students from under-represented backgrounds.
- Assist in the execution of a strategic recruitment plan for targeted populations (first generation, female-identifying, non-binary, trans and gender-fluid students and students from under-represented backgrounds).
- Assist in the planning, execution and management of outreach events for underrepresented and female-identifying students throughout the recruitment process.
- Assist in developing a communications plan targeting female-identifying students.
- Manage the WPI Stem Leadership Book Award program. o Liaise with the Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach on the WRAMP (Women's Research and Mentor Program) and Girls Who Code programs for high school students.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 1-3 years of experience
Salary: $50,594 - $59,523. WPI's benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!
All staff can regularly work remotely and depending on recruitment travel season will have a flexible schedule.
FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. 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. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. To apply, visit: About WPI WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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