Assistant Director, LS Enrollment

Responsible for identifying and recruiting academically talented and motivated students for degree and non-degree programs at the Middlebury Language Schools as well as Middlebury-C.V. Starr Schools Abroad and School of the Environment. Responsible for effectively recruiting, evaluating, and yielding students. The Assistant Director acts as the Language Schools’ representative for all aspects of the recruiting process and assists in non-degree admissions.

This is a full- time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $28.14 - $35.19 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

• Generate interest, inquiries and applications for the Middlebury Language Schools to meet enrollment goals.
• Respond to a high volume of inquiries regarding admissions procedures in a timely manner.
• Identify and establish relationships with partner schools, organizations, faculty, staff, current students and alumni to foster recruitment.
• Plan and execute on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events to generate interest about the programs and improve conversion rates from applicant to enrolled student.
• Within the context of Middlebury’s brand guidelines, develop social media content. As necessary, establish and maintain new channels. Assists in the development of digital content – video, photo, multimedia, informational – for use in recruitment efforts.
• Makes admissions decisions (approve or deny) for applicants, conferring with the Director and/or Dean as needed.

Requirements

• BA required; MA preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience required. Experience in admissions, marketing, or international education preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative work-style and strong team orientation to working with internal and external stakeholders to include prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and vendors.
• Flexibility for some weekend and evening work as well as the ability to travel throughout the U.S.
• Excellent systems and technology/computer capabilities, with CRM expertise highly desirable
• Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the institution in a positive way to diverse populations.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The person in this position frequently communicates with people who are involved in, or have inquiries about, the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about the campus. The person in this position needs to frequently travel nationally, and occasionally internationally, for conferences, meetings, and other business-related events.

Other:
An offer for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and references.

Benefits
As an employee of Middlebury College in Vermont, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Middlebury offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, and a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs. The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the college store, library privileges, and cultural and sporting events. Spouses or domestic partners are eligible to receive a card with the same privileges.
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College's Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website.

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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