Associate Director Of Admissions

Mitchell College is building on its long history of making liberal arts education more accessible by pioneering an entirely new approach which is flexible, strength-based and interest driven. Our ability-based approach to learning focuses on teaching adaptability through a core academic discipline curriculum, which provides multiple opportunities for students to apply skills in different learning and professional contexts. To keep this model innovative, vibrant and responsive to students’ interests, we need instructors and faculty who are experienced in building cross-disciplinary collaborations between areas of interest, both in our core curriculum and in dynamic new concentrations of study. This revolutionary approach to learning ensures students learn the adaptive skills they need to live life well, both professionally and personally.

Mitchell College is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Admissions reporting to the Executive Director of Admissions and who is responsible for the recruitment of new students to all programs with a strong focus on Thames at Mitchell College, The SAILS (Self-Advocacy and Interpersonal Life-skills Support) at Mitchell Program, and the Bentsen Learning Center.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to outreach to prospective students through various off-campus recruitment events and may require travel for special admissions events.

The position requires 2-3 years’ experience working in an admissions office and experience reviewing IEPs, high school transcripts and psychoeducational/neuropsychological assessments.

Required Education And Experience

• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Preferred 4-6 years’ experience in education, disability services, admissions or higher education.
• Ability to make presentations in public such as at campus open houses, high school events, regional events and receptions, etc.
• Travel within the assigned territory and to the Mitchell College campus is required.
• Experience using mobile technology and client relationship databases.
• Ability to work independently is a must, as well as being a part of a dynamic team.
• Demonstrated experience in special education process, disability rights in college, and/or psychoeducational evaluations .
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Special Education, Psychology or related field
• Excellent customer service skills, including strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Key Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to maintain complete and accurate written records using data bases, notes, files, automated calendars and we enabled tools so that others can readily interpret and understand the status of a prospective or current student at any given time.
• Standard computer skills (like Word, Excel, etc…); preferred use of higher education CRM software.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a small liberal arts college, Mitchell developed its distinct educational approach over almost 80 years, blending a tradition of mentoring with an expertise in teaching diverse learning styles to create a highly individualized model that benefits all students. Mitchell is committed to the broader community through building strong, creative and cooperative partnerships. Located on a beautiful waterfront campus in historic New London, it is also home to championship NCAA Division III athletics and the Duquès Academic Success Center which includes the renowned Bentsen Learning Center.

This is a full-time, FLSA exempt level position with excellent College benefits. For full candidate consideration, please apply at http://mitchell.edu/careers/ The application review process may commence immediately upon receipt of your letter of interest.

Mitchell College is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.