Assistant Director, Campus Visits

**JOB TITLE**Assistant Director, Campus Visits**LOCATION**Worcester**DEPARTMENT NAME**Admissions**DIVISION NAME**Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI**JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**The Assistant Director, Admissions (Campus Visits) advances WPI’s efforts to recruit, select, and enroll high-achieving undergraduate students. This role develops and delivers strategic outreach, manages key visit and yield initiatives, and represents WPI to prospective students, families, counselors, and partner organizations. The Assistant Director also leads the admissions associate program, ensuring high-quality campus visit experiences throughout the academic year and summer. They serve as a key member of the Campus Visit Team.**JOB DESCRIPTION****Responsibilities:*** Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate class by:* Developing and executing a strategic recruitment plan for an assigned geographic territory aligned with university and departmental goals, including up to six weeks of fall travel and up to three weeks of spring travel.* Gathering and analyzing data from recruitment activities and reporting outcomes.* Advising prospective students, families, and counselors through email, phone, virtual meetings, and in-person conversations.* Building and maintaining relationships with counselors, community organizations, alumni, faculty, and staff.* Delivering presentations on campus, off campus, and virtually to communicate the WPI experience and academic offerings.* Representing WPI at conferences, school visits, and other recruitment events.**Assist in the selection of the incoming first-year undergraduate class by:*** Reviewing and evaluating admissions applications for an assigned territory.* • Participating in committee-based selection processes and shared decision making.* Counseling applicants, families, and counselors on the application process, decisions, and academic merit scholarships.* Assist in the enrollment of the incoming first-year undergraduate class by:* Advising admitted students and families and providing timely communication via email, phone, and in-person conversations.* Cultivating relationships with counselors, community organizations, alumni, faculty, and staff to support enrollment decision making.* Representing WPI at enrollment and yield events and communicating the value of the WPI experience to admitted students and families.* Manage the coordination and completion of recruitment, visit, and enrollment projects in support of departmental objectives.* Serve as a liaison to internal campus partners and external stakeholders to achieve university goals.**Projects include:*** Leading the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 10 to 12 admissions associates during the academic year and partnering with the Campus Visit Team to hire and supervise summer associates.* Assisting with the planning and logistical support of campus visits, tours, and events throughout the year.* Serving as a lead coordinator for Undergraduate Admissions’ support of First Year Welcome Experience events.* Supporting the Recruitment Partnerships Team with counselor tours and spring travel programs.* Performing additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.**Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree required.* A minimum of 2 to 5-years of related experienceSalary Grade 5: $49,500 – $54,000 per year (depending on experience)Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range. **FLSA STATUS**United States of America (Exempt)**WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.**WPI is a dynamic, inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students committed to collaboration that sparks innovation to benefit the world. With competitive and comprehensive benefits—including health insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, work-life balance—and a culture that fosters growth, WPI empowers employees to thrive personally and professionally.#J-18808-Ljbffr