Admission Counselor

Job Description

Normal Work Hours: 15-20 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Department: Office of Admission and Financial Aid (OAFA)                                  
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Admission

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Olin College Office of Admission and Financial Aid blends both traditional and innovative enrollment strategies to bring intelligent, adventurous, and entrepreneurial students to the college drawing approximately 25,000 inquiries and roughly 1,000 applications annually. Reporting to the Director of Admission, administrative responsibilities include both highly selective recruitment and selection activities.

This permanent 9-month role requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week during the academic semesters (late August to early December and late January to mid-May). Additionally, this role will participate in application reading during the January Intersession.  While there will be opportunities for remote work during application reading, this is primarily an in-person/on-campus position based in Needham, MA, focused on supporting the campus visit program. Any approved remote work arrangement must be performed in the state of Massachusetts where Olin is registered to do business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the recruitment efforts of the College as a member of the Admission and Financial Aid team; represent Olin to prospective students and families both on- and off- campus and virtually; plan and present group information sessions, participate in all aspects of admission counseling for prospective students, parents, and guardians which could include but would not be limited to responding to email and phone inquiries and meeting with visitors to campus. There may be occasional opportunities for local recruitment travel.
• Review applications for admission during the January Intersession, through holistic evaluation of academic performance and potential and alignment with the Olin mission and culture. Make recommendations to the Admission Committee. Assist in application processing, as needed.
• Support and advocate for the recruitment of women and underrepresented groups as part of the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion. All members of the OAFA team are critical to the success of this important goal.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include some or all the following:
  • research projects;
  • the support and execution of on-campus recruitment events;
  • liaising with other units of the College to support the enrollment function;
  • partnering with Financial Aid to support the goals of the OAFA unit;
  • support daily office operations.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Previous Admission experience, preferably in a selective admission program preferred; strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office, CRMs, (experience with html and other web/social media tools a plus); valid driver's license; preferred ability to travel and work evenings and weekends if needed.

Skills desired:

• Project management experience, particularly with long-term, multi-phase projects
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and team-building skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to work effectively with both internal and external college constituents
• Experience with Slate
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to values of equity, access, and belonging.

Company Description

Olin College of Engineering seeks employees who are passionate about working collaboratively within and outside of the Olin community to support the College’s mission and vision for the future. At Olin, we are educating the next generation of engineering innovators and shifting the definition of engineering. Not only do our students ask, “Who are we designing this for, and what are their values?” They also ask questions about the impact of their work on society.

As Olin evolves under new leadership, we seek to become a more representative and aware community, a place where everyone is a learner and where everyone is an educator.  Olin will become a place where experimentation—including making and learning from mistakes—will be embraced across the institution, not just in the classroom. Collaboration is key to Olin’s curriculum and culture, and we will work intentionally to reinforce the values and culture to which we aspire. We are a community that thrives on being together; we value trust. The College supports teams to collaboratively decide how they can best do their work, and display a commitment to the community, all while providing individuals with overall work-life flexibility.

Olin College is situated on 75 acres in Needham, Massachusetts. We are approximately ten miles from Boston, one mile from the MBTA Commuter Rail train station, and approximately four miles from the Woodland Station from the MBTA Green Line. We have plenty of free parking on campus. You can find more details on our Visiting Campus page.

Olin College is committed to supporting an innovative, integrated learning and working environment. As a small campus, the in-person experience and cross-team collaboration is what helps build a strong, dynamic community for our students, faculty and staff. Typically, most roles at Olin College are intended to be in-person and on-campus. Certain paid positions may be eligible for flexible working arrangements, at the College’s sole discretion. Any approved remote work arrangement for pay must be performed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where Olin is registered to do business. Individual flexible and remote work options can be discussed during the interview process. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Olin College we seek to become a more representative and aware community. If you’re excited about a role and have relevant experience, but your work history doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we'd nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have historically been underrepresented in higher education, including racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities. Employees of the College who have a disability are welcome to request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at HR@olin.edu.