General Information

Position Title: Counselor/Coordinator for Alumni Admissions Program
Control Number: 001835
Reports To: 000120
Position Title Department Name
Dean of Admissions Admissions
Department Name: Admissions
Location: Admissions
Date Prepared: Feb-08
Exempt: No

Primary Purpose

Interviews and evaluates Middlebury College admissions candidates.  Answers questions and advises prospective students of procedures and requirements for admission.  Coordinates Alumni Admissions Program.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

* Interviews candidates of admission to Middlebury College.

* Answers candidate's questions and explains admissions procedures.

* Reads through candidate's applications and sits on admissions committee that selects incoming classes.

* Travels to high schools and attends college fairs as a representative of Middlebury College.

* Makes presentations to large groups within the office and while traveling.

* Advises high school guidance counselors regarding candidate applications.

* Provides service and information to alumni chairpersons assisting in the admissions process.

* Writes Alumni Admissions Program quarterly newsletter.

* Updates the Alumni Admissions Program handbook, support materials and publications.

* Recruits Chairperson to lead the committees.

* Recruits new members for committees and maintains membership information.

* Chooses and distributes thank you gifts for the chairpersons.

* Responds to member requests during interview season.

* Helps to select students to be admitted from waiting list, and contacts them upon admission to the College.

* Assists senior admissions counselor with special projects.

Education & Training

Bachelor's degree required.  Training in interviewing and presentation skills desired.

Experience

No previous admissions experience required.

Knowledge

Familiarity with Middlebury College required.  Recent Middlebury graduate preferred.

Other

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.  Computer familiarity.  Driver's license required.  Some evening and weekend work required.