Associate Dean of Admissions, Director of Communication

Working at Lewis & Clark College

The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives.

For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitivebenefits package that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.

Lewis & Clark College is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

About the Position :

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Lewis & Clark College seeks an experienced and dynamic admissions professional whose primary responsibilities will include coordinating the office’s communication and marketing efforts and recruitment of undergraduate students.

This position also includes supervision of admissions personnel.

The successful candidate will have experience recruiting students to an undergraduate program. They also should have experience organizing and implementing multi-channel communications efforts and experience creating marketing content within an office of admissions.

They should have a passion for higher education and be adept at explaining the benefits of a liberal arts education.

Essential Functions :

The ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for working with our senior staff and with the college’s Office of Communications to implement a communication strategy for marketing the college to prospective and admitted students.

An eye for detail, excellent written and organizational skills, and a collaborative and creative mindset are essential. In a time of rapidly-evolving media options, we anticipate this person helping Lewis & Clark College remain relevant in a changing marketplace.

This position is also responsible for a recruitment territory, representing Lewis & Clark College to students and families.

They will be responsible for cultivating the college’s relationships with schools and organizations within their territory.

The position will require up to 5 weeks per year of travel, along with on-campus visit responsibilities including conducting group information sessions, interviews, and participating in large on-campus events.

They will also be responsible for file review for their territory in a collaborative team reading model.

As a member of the undergraduate Admissions Office, this person will be part of a larger team of skilled admissions professionals.

They will be expected to collaborate with others in the office to achieve the enrollment goals of the college. Depending on experience, we anticipate this person may supervise staff members.

Supervision will include being a member of hiring committees, assisting in staff training, and providing ongoing support and feedback for members of the admissions counseling staff.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required

4 years of professional experience in college admissions and recruitment

Experience working with a CRM

Excellent organizational skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Exceptional skills working with multiple offices across campus

Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to work outside of normal working hours - includes evening and weekend work

Ability to travel

Creative problem solver

Excellent writing, customer service, and communication skills.

Experience working with or in diverse communities.

Commitment to a student-centered / customer service-oriented philosophy.

Has a valid U.S. driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications :

High level of self-motivation, enthusiasm, and initiative.

Experience working with Slate CRM

5-6 years of professional experience within college admissions, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working with marketing or communications

Advanced degree

Work Schedule : Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Benefits eligible : Yes

This position works In-Office

Pay Rate :

$70,000 - $75,000 annually

Commensurate with experience