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Assistant Dean, Admissions

Pomona College

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Job Posting Location:
Claremont, CA
 
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Dean, Admissions
 
Job Description:
Assistant Dean, Admissions
 
 
ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:
Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.
 
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Dean of Admissions assists with the coordination of various Admissions programs, including campus events, off-campus programs and college counselor outreach. This individual will also travel and manage a recruitment territory, including international areas, and advise students interested in Pomona on issues related to admissions, student life and financial aid. The Assistant Dean will be responsible for communicating the value of a liberal arts education to a diverse, international audience.
Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, the Assistant Dean of Admissions will perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
Perform recruitment and admission functions for a designated international and domestic territory:
  • Travel to designated foreign countries to recruit qualified international students.
  • Travel to designated domestic territories to visit high schools, community-based organizations and college fairs.
  • Send and respond to inquiries and correspondence about the admissions process in a timely manner.
  • Advise students with the application process.
  • Read and evaluate applicant admission materials.
  • Serve as the College liaison to students, their parents and the communities in their assigned territory.
  • Engage California's community college network in order to recruit prospective transfer applicants.
  • Collaborate with the Office of Financial Aid to counsel families and students on the admissions and financial aid processes. Collaborate with Coordinate special projects/tasks and provide assistance as assigned.
  • Other responsibilities will be assigned based on the experiences and interests of the individual.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver’s license is required or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events. Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience working with high school students and counselors is required. Experience at an academic institution is preferred. Experience with international student recruitment strongly preferred. Knowledge of a language other than English strongly preferred.
 
New employees are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or request a Pomona College-approved medical or religious exemption on or before their first day of employment. If you are unable to do so, at the College’s sole discretion, it will work with you to reasonably adjust your start date. Please let your HR Business Partner know if you are unable to provide proof of vaccination or want to request a religious or medical exemption before or on your first day of employment. Note that if you request a religious or medical exemption, it may delay your start date so that we can review and discuss your request.
 
 
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required to visit assigned national territory and other areas as needed. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.
 
 
ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: Regular, full-time, exempt position, benefits eligible. The yearly rate for this role is between $65,000-$69,651 per year. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior role. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.
 
TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter. You may submit both resume and cover letter as one attachment in the My Experience section of the application under the "resume/CV" upload section. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to attach additional documents.
 
POMONA COLLEGE REWARDS: Pomona College offers a wide variety of benefits and perks including health, dental, and vision plan options; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits; tuition assistance; fitness and wellness programs; rideshare incentives; and so much more!
 
Pomona College prides itself in being an open, competitive, and equal opportunity employer.

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