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Columbia University is hiring a Admissions Officer to manage a geographic recruitment region for Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science within the Undergraduate Admissions Office. The officer evaluates roughly 1,100-1,200 applications per cycle and communicates directly with prospective students, parents, and secondary school officials.

Highlights

Evaluates roughly 1,100-1,200 applications per recruitment cycle and presents admissions recommendations to the Committee on Admissions
Manages day-to-day communication with students, parents, secondary school officials, and alumni across an assigned region
Implements a recruitment campaign for Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
Travels roughly 3-4 weeks per cycle to counsel and present to students, parents, and school officials
Delivers on-campus presentations to prospective students and their families
Supports targeted recruitment initiatives such as science, arts and humanities, engineering, rural, and multicultural outreach
Coordinates virtual and on-campus events for prospective and admitted students
Helps run non-first-year admissions programs such as transfer and Combined Plan admissions
Pays an annual salary of $66,300
Calls for a bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a valid driver's license with willingness to travel
Prefers 1-2 years of related experience

Admissions Officer Full Description

Position Summary

Under the guidance of senior members of the Undergraduate Admissions Office, the Admissions Officer is responsible for the daily management of a geographic region to recruit, evaluate and enroll an academically accomplished and diverse student body to Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The officer is responsible for the day-to-day communication with students, parents, secondary school officials and alumni. The officer will be responsible for evaluating approximately 1,100-1,200 applications per recruitment cycle; responsibilities include all calls, correspondence, visitations, admissions recommendations and alumni contact; makes critical judgments, presents arguments recommending admissions decisions to the Admissions Committee; counsels candidates and their parents on admissions and curricular choices.

Responsibilities

The Admissions Officer is responsible for managing a region which produces approximately 1,100-1,200 applications. The officer makes critical judgments and recommendations to the Committee on Admissions on the candidates from their region.

Implement a comprehensive recruitment campaign to attract the world’s most talented students to Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. The officer will travel approximately 3-4 weeks per cycle counseling and making frequent presentations to students, parents and secondary school officials concerning the unique attributes of a Columbia education. The officer will also be responsible for making frequent presentations on-campus to prospective students and their families.

Assist with targeted recruitment initiatives, such as science, arts and humanities, engineering, rural, and/or multicultural recruitment.

Coordinate virtual and on-campus events for prospective and admitted students.

Assist with the coordination and the implementation of electronic, print and web communication

Participate in the implementation and coordination of non-first year admissions programs, such as transfers and Combined Plan students.

Assume other responsibilities as designated by a member of the office’s senior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel are essential

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of related experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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