The Staff Assistant/Admissions Counselor at Massachusetts College of Art and Design participates in the recruitment of new undergraduate students to MassArt. This activity includes high school visits, and representing MassArt at a variety of college night programs, college fairs, portfolio days, and other external events. Admissions Counselors represent all aspects of the college and its programs and policies when speaking to prospective students and families.
- Serves as primary contact for prospective students and applicants. Provides portfolio reviews, interviews, and outreach to assigned areas. Documents contacts and provides follow-up as needed
- Schedules and conducts general information sessions and classroom presentations at high schools for prospective applicants and families, teachers and counselors, in groups or individually. Attends college fairs, portfolio days and recruitment events as directed
- Extensive travel throughout fall months with additional travel throughout the year. Maintains daily communication with the office during all recruitment trips
- Meets with individual prospects and applicants, by appointment or walk-in. Answers questions in writing, on the phone, or by e-mail
- Participates in admissions marketing initiatives to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and materials in support of achieving the college’s admissions and enrollment goals. Including but not limited to print materials, social media and web content
- Assist with the day-to-day needs of the office by entering and updating applicant data, filing, receiving phone calls, maintaining contact with applicants, assisting with mail campaigns, and providing campus tours
- Establishes and maintain positive relationships with art educators and professionals
- Actively participates in staff meetings, training programs, and on campus events
- Provides general information about college programs in a very high volume environment
- Evaluates credentials submitted by First-year and Transfer applicants to the college. Recommends admissions decisions and participates in decisions made by the undergraduate admissions committee. Also evaluates transfer credits for admitted applicants
- Serves as a liaison to the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Housing, Orientation, Professional and Continuing Education, and other college offices for accepted students prior to their matriculation. Maintains good working knowledge of student policies and procedures within each of these departments. Counsels students not offered admission regarding alternative educational opportunities
- Assumes responsibility for specific projects as assigned, such as open houses and other on-campus event programming, Colleges of the Fenway tours, Art All State, programs for art teachers, Scholastic Art Awards, and Artward Bound etc.
- Maintains comprehensive schedule of recruitment activities and events including detailed travel itinerary and budget information. Provides updates and revisions as needed. Submits weekly travel & expense, high school visit and event reports
- Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned. Participates in college committees when assigned by the President, Dean, or other college official
- The Admissions Counselor ensures that affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions for which they are responsible and which fall within the scope of the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Diversity Plan
Review of applications will begin on Monday, June 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with a solid background in visual arts Visual/studio literacy — must be able to evaluate and critique portfolios and to knowledgeably discuss the college’s programs and art education in general
- A commitment to the values of art and design in higher education
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills and attitudes. Able to communicate with a wide spectrum of individuals
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High energy level. Must be able to work long hours and nights and weekends as required to meet the admissions goals of the college during peak periods
- Ability, interest, and willingness to travel extensively. Current and valid driver’s license is required by time of hire
- Ability to respond well to pressure, adaptable to change
- Must be able to lift and transport 20-25 lbs of materials over short distances, i.e. cartons of admissions materials
- Computer skills including word processing and database usage
Preferred Qualifications
- BFA is strongly preferred
- Experience with databases such as Hobsons, Radius, Colleague, and creative software such as Adobe Suites, Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote, File Maker Pro, and other computer operations
- Experience working in a higher education setting
- Valid passport
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