Director Of AdmissionJR10000000752
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)
About the College:Williams is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshires of northwestern Massachusetts. Distinguished by a reputation for outstanding, inclusive teaching and scholarship, academic excellence, and exceptional alumni loyalty, the college is committed to building and supporting a diverse learning community of approximately 2,200 undergraduates.
Recruited and chosen through a highly selective admission process, students come to Williams from around the world and a wide variety of backgrounds. About 16 percent are first-generation college students, 20 percent are Pell Grant recipients, 10 percent are international students, and 40 percent are U.S. students of color. The college is deeply committed to access and affordability. In April 2022, Williams launched the nation's first All Grant Financial Aid program which provides all financial aid in grants that need not be paid back. More than half of Williams students receive financial aid and benefit from this extraordinary program.
About the Position:Williams seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Director of Admission. Reporting to the Dean of Admission and Student Financial Services, the director oversees a team of 17 and is the senior advisor to the dean on all admission matters. They work closely with the Director of Student Financial Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for the admission and student financial services division, and to identify and implement integrated initiatives that make families aware of Williams' affordability and support the college's priorities and aspirations.
The Director of Admission is responsible for imagining and facilitating an admission strategy that enables the college to enroll an intellectually vibrant and talented student body that is broadly diverse with regard to socioeconomic status, geography, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation and religion, among other characteristics. To that end, the director will oversee all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, and yield, and will collaborate with key campus stakeholders including the Office of Communications, Office of College Relations, and Dean of the College. They will succeed a director who cultivated a talented team and highly effective admission program that is well-positioned for continued success. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Williams leadership team as the college continues to build on its trailblazing admission and financial aid work.
Responsibilities include:- Provide strategic and operational leadership of the college's admission program.
- Oversee all aspects of recruitment, evaluation, selection, and yield.
- Lead, mentor, and provide opportunities for professional growth for a team of 17 admission professionals.
- Create an open and welcoming environment that actively supports prospective students and their families.
- Manage the admission operating budget as well as the hiring process for all admission staff.
- Oversee reporting to internal and external constituencies including the federal government (IPEDS, etc.), professional organizations (COFHE, College Board, Common Data Set, etc.), and the Williams Office of Institutional Research.
- Represent Williams at state, regional, and national conferences and policy meetings.
- Participate in all aspects of the general admission process, including: leading public presentations; recruitment travel; evaluating applications; and serving as a full-voting member of the admission committee.
- Stay abreast of national and international admission trends, and issues in higher education related to college access, affordability, and success.
Qualifications:- A bachelor's degree is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
- A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in admission management, preferably at an institution with a highly selective admission program, is required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Strong understanding of the nature and aims of a selective liberal arts college.
- Strong team building skills and a record of success hiring, mentoring, managing, and supervising staff.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm for and demonstrated commitment to supporting students and families from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Proficiency with common software programs, including Microsoft Office, and admission management systems; experience with Slate is strongly preferred.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues with clarity.
- Evidence of creativity and innovation in problem solving and strategy implementation.
- Experience using admission and enrollment data to measure and assess progress toward strategic goals and revise practices as needed.
- Demonstrated aptitude for counseling students and families through the college application process.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Leadership skills: Highly collaborative, dynamic, empathetic, ethical, patient, and fun.
Williams College is committed to building an inclusive community where members of all backgrounds can thrive.
Review of applications will begin June 27, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Pay starts at $175,000 commensurate with experience.
Visit careers.williams.edu to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at
hr@williams.edu.
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