Associate Director Of Admissions

Knox College invites applications for the full time, 12-month position of Associate Director of Admission. The Associate Director

of Admission will work within a recruitment territory to achieve a high level of
visibility for the College; identify and recruit well-matched candidates for admission; build relationships with
high school counselors, educational consultants, and alumni; and assist students and their parents in
applying for admission and financial aid.

Essential Functions:

• Engage daily with prospective students and their parents via phone, text, email, video, and in-person to
  achieve a high level of interaction and build sustained relationships through the college search.
• Perform a specific number of outbound touchpoints per day.
• Assist students in assessing match/fit and how Knox could help to achieve their educational goals.
• Work with families to understand college costs, affordability, and how to apply for scholarships and
  financial aid.
• Build relationships with high school counselors and educational consultants via phone, text, email,
  video, and in-person. Serve as a key member of the admission team and attend high-level events for
  these constituents.
• Make in-person and virtual presentations about Knox, conduct interviews, represent Knox at college
  fairs, high school information sessions, and other events.
• Perform a holistic review of applications for admission, including the qualitative and quantitative

evaluation of transcripts, standardized test scores, essays and written submissions, recommendations,
and other evidence of student preparation, match, and fit with Knox College. Application materials are
reviewed digitally within the Slate admission and document management system; evaluation of
applicants is done by completing forms within that system. May review applications at the Director
Level to make key recommendations or admission decisions.

• Recruitment travel up to 10-12 weeks per year visiting high schools, attending college fairs, hosting
  information sessions, meeting with school counselors, community based organization advisors, and
  independent educational consultants, and conducting admission interviews for prospective students;
  work evenings and weekends as needed for events and to engage with students and parents. Hours
  can be long, and varied.
• This position often entails working evenings and weekends a minimum of 15-

20% of the time.

• Represent Knox during key consortium and national recruitment events such as The
  Colleges That Change Lives, The Associated Colleges of the Midwest, and the Coalition for College
  Consortium.
• Work alongside a direct supervisor to achieve application and enrollment goals for each assigned
  market.
• Provide significant contributions to the strategy and development of each assigned market.
• Regularly engage with, and help support the Campus Visit Team with prospective student visits to
  campus.
• Give presentations, conduct informational meetings and admission interviews, and assist with
  large campus visit programs as assigned. Serve as a key figure during events and large prospective
  student visit days.
• Serve in a leadership capacity for the admission counseling team, develop and lead trainings and play a key role in the hiring and onboarding of new admission counseling staff members, lead meetings as needed, and take on multiple key recruitment projects each year which could also include vendorrelationship and collaboration.
• A Senior Associate Director of Admission would also have the ability to

supervise another member or members of the admission counseling team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and public speaking abilities; and talent for developing
relationships with multiple constituencies.
Experience with and passion for creating virtual engagement, social media, video, digital
communications, and online events.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage complex tasks, and complete multiple projects on time
while working independently and having the resourcefulness, flexibility, and initiative to adapt to
constant change.
Must possess and be able to convey a strong appreciation and articulate the value of a residential
liberal arts education; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusions; and respect for individual
differences and an openness to values and opinions of others.
Ability to travel up to 10-12 weeks per year.
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Provide leadership and support for the admission counseling team.

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience Required:

• 5 years of experience in higher or secondary education, college admission, direct sales and marketing,
  digital communications, or related fields.
• Those with more than 8 years may be considered for the title

of Senior Associate Director.

Minimum Licenses/Certifications Required:
Driver's License Required

Additional Qualifications:
Previous direct admission counseling and recruiting experience preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized in the United States for any employer.

Application:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references,
and complete the Knox College Employment Applicationathttps://knoxhr.bamboohr.com/jobs/.

Review of applications will begin immediately andcontinue until the positions are filled.

Finalists will be subject to a background check.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College
particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College
does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color,
creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference,
age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect
of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on
the basis of sex.
The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-
Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or

the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the
Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to
students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the
College's policies and procedures.
Title IX Coordinator
Kimberly K. Schrader
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: kschrade@knox.edu
Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator,
the United States Department of Education's Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both.
Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for
additional information.
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
500 W Madison St., Suite 1475
Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Phone: 312-730-1560
Email: ocr@ed.gov
Inquiries regarding the College's policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
("ADA"), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504") should be directed to
either the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources or Director of Disability Support
Services identified below.
For Employees:
Human Resources
Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200
368 South Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7200
Email: hr@knox.edu
For Students:
Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: sgrimes@knox.edu