Admissions Counselor and Data Analyst

at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

1. Plan and manage the recruitment, admissions, and cultivation activities for specific geographic region(s) of the country. Primary responsibilities include developing strategy, cultivating and managing relationships, and reading applications from the designated territory.
2. Support Slate data analysis. Assist in the development and maintenance of reports, queries, and associated documentation. Support system maintenance and data quality control, executing periodic auditing procedures, including retention policies, population management, and rules adjustments.
3. Maintain EMT dashboards, as well as ad-hoc queries and other reports. Support new workflow and form development. Assist with data import for prospects, inquiries, and applicants from internal and external systems and vendors. Support name purchase imports into Slate CRM, including de-duplication, testing, data integrity, and cleaning for bulk uploads into associated systems.
4. In all areas of responsibility, promote a commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and anti-racist community.
5. Promote Bennington College through college fairs, high school college nights, and events hosted by organizations that work with youth.
6. Contribute to specific administrative functions as determined by the Vice President of Enrollment and Director of Admissions to develop and sustain ongoing systems. Assigned administrative functions may include, but are not limited to: communication functions, social media platforms, student interns, on-campus and virtual events, training, or travel.
7. Work in partnership with Admissions Counselors to develop and manage territories and administrative functions.
8. Meet with prospective students and their families; engage in substantive conversation about their work, interests, college search, etc.; answer questions about the College, its educational philosophy, curriculum, and facilities. This may happen on the Bennington College campus but will occur primarily at high schools, college fairs, or other off-campus sites. Expected travel of 6-10 weeks per year.
9. Maintain correspondence with prospective students and current applicants. This may include email and telephone contact, as well as in-person meetings throughout the territory.
10. Review applications for admission and make recommendations for admission. Participate in admissions decisions as a member of the Admissions Committee.
11. Maintain relationships with guidance counselors, teachers, and other high school personnel. This may include in-person visits to high schools.
12. Work in a team-based approach with Admissions and Financial Aid staff to develop recruitment strategies for particular constituencies and/or regions. This may include analyzing data, researching trends, and learning about best practices from other institutions.
13. Integrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of admissions work.
14. Promote a positive, congenial atmosphere and working relationship with students, employees, supervisors, and other individuals that this position may come in contact with.
15. Use proper judgment to ensure efficiency of assigned duties daily and recommend improvements in work efficiency.
16. Assist with special projects as needed in the office, such as providing assistance and support for the intern program.
17. Use proper judgment in the use of College funds for travel, events, and other expenses. Submit accurate and timely expense reports.

1. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant admissions experience, which can include working as a tour guide or admissions ambassador.
2. Minimum of two years of experience in CRM management.
3. Valid/current driver's license required.
4. A commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist community.
5. An appreciation for a liberal arts education.
6. Strong written and verbal communication abilities, organizational skills, and a capacity for self-starting
7. Strong technology orientation; experience with Google Apps, MS Office Suite, and social media as well as the ability to learn proprietary applications and to strengthen database proficiency; experience with Slate is preferred.
8. Ability to engage in thoughtful and high-volume email exchange as well as online events and other virtual engagement.
9. Must be able to work with limited direction, handle multiple tasks, including detailed process issues. Must have a high attention to detail and accuracy, and have strong organizational skills.