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Hamilton College is hiring a Senior Assistant Dean of Admission. The role involves partnering with leadership to expand international recruitment efforts, managing a domestic recruitment territory, and representing the college to prospective students and educational partners globally.

Highlights

Collaborate on international enrollment strategy and territory planning.
Manage recruitment processes for an assigned domestic territory.
Conduct interviews and build relationships with prospective students and counselors.
Participate in holistic application review, including international credentials evaluation.
Perform approximately 2-4 weeks of international travel and 3-6 weeks of domestic travel annually.
Requires proficiency with CRM platforms; experience with Slate preferred.
Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of related professional experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and passport.
Compensation ranges from $68,000 to $72,000 annually.
Demonstrated cultural awareness and strong communication skills essential.

Senior Assistant Dean of Admission Full Description

Senior Assistant Dean of Admission

Clinton, NY

Full time

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Senior Assistant Dean works closely with the Associate Dean of Admission and Director of International Recruitment and works in close collaboration to expand Hamilton's global reach, cultivates relationships with international school counselors and educational partners, and identifies and recruits talented students from around the world. This person will also manage a domestic recruitment territory.

The Office of Admission is a team characterized by a culture of collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and shared commitment to enrolling a talented and diverse class. This position joins the team at a pivotal moment as the College deepens its investment in both international recruitment and strategic domestic markets.

Ideal candidates will possess three to five years of experience in college admission, international recruitment, or closely related work and are prepared to serve as a substantive partner in the College's international enrollment strategy, while also managing an assigned domestic recruitment territory.

Review of candidates will begin immediately until the position is filled with an anticipated start date Fall 2026.

Responsibilities:

Partner with the Associate Dean of Admission/Director for International Recruitment to execute Hamilton's international enrollment strategy, including territory planning, and counselor relationship development.
Develop and manage recruitment processes within an assigned domestic recruitment territory.
Represent Hamilton to prospective students, families, and college counseling partners across assigned markets. This includes approximately 2-4 weeks of international travel and 3-6 weeks of domestic U.S. travel per year.
Interview, recruit, and build relationships with prospective students.
Participate in Hamilton's holistic application review process, reading and evaluating admission files with careful attention to context, academic rigor, and student potential.
Support the coordination of international application review, including familiarity with international credentials, academic systems, and English proficiency standards across assigned markets.
Provide recommendations on admission files and applications, in excess of 60 per day during high volume periods.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
Three to five years of professional experience in college admission, international student recruitment, secondary school college counseling, or a closely related field required.
Experience working with students, families, and counselors from a wide range of backgrounds, educational systems, and cultural contexts preferred.
Proficiency with CRM platforms; experience with Slate preferred
Current valid driver’s license and valid passport required
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills, balancing multiple priorities and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and meeting-facilitation skills
Demonstrated cultural awareness and the interpersonal fluency to engage positively with students, families, and counselors from a wide range of backgrounds, educational systems, and cultural contexts.
Demonstrated knowledge with CRM platforms; experience with Slate or ability to develop proficiency quickly.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional evening and weekend commitments in support of recruitment events.

Compensation Range:

$68,000 - $72,000

EEO Policy:

Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas.

Benefits:

For Benefits Information, please navigate to the following link:

Employment - Work at Hamilton - Hamilton College

Original Job Description

Senior Assistant Dean of Admission

Clinton, NY

Full time

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Review of candidates will begin immediately until the position is filled with an anticipated start date Fall 2026.

Responsibilities:

Partner with the Associate Dean of Admission/Director for International Recruitment to execute Hamilton's international enrollment strategy, including territory planning, and counselor relationship development.
Develop and manage recruitment processes within an assigned domestic recruitment territory.
Represent Hamilton to prospective students, families, and college counseling partners across assigned markets. This includes approximately 2-4 weeks of international travel and 3-6 weeks of domestic U.S. travel per year.
Interview, recruit, and build relationships with prospective students.
Participate in Hamilton's holistic application review process, reading and evaluating admission files with careful attention to context, academic rigor, and student potential.
Support the coordination of international application review, including familiarity with international credentials, academic systems, and English proficiency standards across assigned markets.
Provide recommendations on admission files and applications, in excess of 60 per day during high volume periods.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
Three to five years of professional experience in college admission, international student recruitment, secondary school college counseling, or a closely related field required.
Experience working with students, families, and counselors from a wide range of backgrounds, educational systems, and cultural contexts preferred.
Proficiency with CRM platforms; experience with Slate preferred
Current valid driver’s license and valid passport required
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills, balancing multiple priorities and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and meeting-facilitation skills
Demonstrated cultural awareness and the interpersonal fluency to engage positively with students, families, and counselors from a wide range of backgrounds, educational systems, and cultural contexts.
Demonstrated knowledge with CRM platforms; experience with Slate or ability to develop proficiency quickly.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional evening and weekend commitments in support of recruitment events.

Compensation Range:

$68,000 - $72,000

EEO Policy:

Benefits:

For Benefits Information, please navigate to the following link:

Employment - Work at Hamilton - Hamilton College

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