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Associate Dean of Admission - Coordinator of Transfer and International Recruitment

Amherst College
United States, Massachusetts, Amherst
6 East Drive (Show on map)
May 24, 2025
Associate Dean of Admission - Coordinator of Transfer and International Recruitment Amherst Campus Full Time JR6077 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Dean of Admission-Coordinator of Transfer and International Recruitment position. The Associate Dean of Admission-Coordinator of Transfer and International Recruitment is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $80,000 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. The Associate Dean is a critical leadership position within a highly collaborative Office of Admission. This role includes significant opportunity for admission and college access leadership on a global scale. The Associate Dean leads international and transfer strategy for Amherst Admission. This includes leading efforts in outreach, recruitment, application review, and the coordination of selection committees for international and transfer candidates. The Associate Dean develops and implements strategy utilizing data and research findings in collaboration with Admission leadership and campus partners, including Financial Aid, the Center for International Student Engagement, the Class & Access Resource Center, and the Office of Immigration Services. A central focus of the role is the development and execution of Amherst's international recruitment strategy, designed to attract exceptional students from around the world and further enrich the College's global community. Equally important is the Associate Dean's leadership in transfer and military-affiliated admission, which includes the support of an Assistant Dean of Admission. Together, the Associate Dean and Assistant Dean build strong relationships with community colleges and college access partners to expand and support pathways to Amherst for high-achieving transfer and veteran students. This individual represents Amherst through on-campus programming and recruitment travel, and reviews applications for both first-year and transfer candidates. The Associate Dean serves as an advisor to the Dean of Admission and takes an active role in supporting a diverse workforce and fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment. Summary of Responsibilities: International Recruitment Coordinator and International Admission Liaison Work with the Dean of Admission to achieve an academically talented and diverse international student body Prioritize international recruitment and yield efforts with other team members and with the Dean of Admission, including: Cultivating relationships with high-school counselors in international regions as well as contacts within international educational organizations Engaging alumni outside of the United States Participating and planning multi-college travel programs in international regions Work collaboratively with the international team to formulate goals and best practices, providing context and direction Prepare, organize and serve as committee chair of international student committee Keep abreast of international admission recruitment and evaluation trends within the domestic and international enrollment landscape Work with other campus constituencies, when needed, to collaborate on international efforts (alumni, advancement, Office of Student Affairs) Transfer & U.S. Military-Connected Admission Program Oversight Serve as the lead for the transfer and U.S. veteran admission process, including budget management, recruitment, evaluation, selection, communications and yield Develop and pursue strategies for achieving the College's goals for enrolling two-year college transfer students and U.S. service members/veterans Travel in-person and virtually for transfer and military-affiliated recruitment Prepare, organize and service as committee chair of transfer committee Supervise an Assistant Dean of Admission who provides tactical support for: Key college access partnerships (e.g., Service2School, Transfer Scholars Network, Honors Transfer Council of California, Warrior-Scholar Project) Population-specific on-campus/virtual student programming (e.g., Amherst's U.S. Servicemember/Veteran Travel Grant, transfer/veteran travel-funding yield programs, Community College Transfer Open House, and Warrior-Scholar Project) Transfer admission processes Oversee responsibilities related to the transfer credit review process and partner with members of the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Student Affairs in the enrollment of new transfer students General Admission Responsibilities Create recruitment strategies and lead all aspects of recruitment travel within assigned geographic regions Conduct in-person and virtual presentations and workshops for groups up to 250 prospective students, guests and counselors Cultivate relationships with high-school counselors, community college advisors and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) Review applications for first-year and transfer admission, including primary oversight of applicants within assigned regional territories Participate as a voting member of the first-year and transfer admission committees Build and run queries for use and analysis in recruitment strategies, admission programs and application review via the Office of Admission's CRM Slate Qualifications: Required Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experience in higher education admission or a related field Ability to articulate the benefits of a liberal arts education to a diverse audience, including in international and transfer markets Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with varied constituencies, including prospective applicants, parents, high school, military and community college counselors, alumni, faculty and staff Experience cultivating and maintaining networks in international markets Interest in working with transfer and military-affiliated student communities Proficiency in the use of computerized systems (e.g, Google Workspace/Microsoft Office, Slack, Workday, Zoom)l, related web analytics, and experience with web editing tools Excellent time management, presentation and organizational skills Close, consistent attention to detail ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when required Travel approximately 20-30 days for recruitment annually Experience with social media, across platforms, with knowledge of best approaches at the international level Ability to handle confidential information with respect and discretion Valid driver's license and successful credentialing in order to operate college vehicles Successful completion of required reference and background checks Preferred Master's Degree Experience working with web-based Customer Relations Management System (CRM), Slate Experience with creating, implementing and assessing strategic programs and initiatives Supervisory experience Fluency in a language in addition to English Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. To apply, visit https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Associate-Dean-of-Admission---Coordinator-of-Transfer-and-International-Recruitment_JR6077 jeid-9a1ef0c66a7fe5478abe35f1a4a5f525