Admission Counselor or Assistant Dean

Job Requisition:

JR101774 Admission Counselor or Assistant Dean (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Admission Counselor or Assistant Dean

Department:

CC00246 WM001 | PROV | WMSI | Admissions

Job Family:

Staff - Admissions & Enrollment

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Admissions

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Office of Undergraduate Admission seeks to recruit the most academically and personally distinguished students who will contribute to the diversity of the university’s undergraduate population.

The successful incumbent will participate in all aspects of the university admission cycle and should have a strong interest in contributing to office wide efforts to recruit the most academically and personally distinguished students who will contribute to the diversity of the university’s undergraduate population. Incumbent should also have an interest in equity and access in education, and will be a key contributor to diversity and access recruitment initiatives.

Responsibilities will include representing the university in a variety of settings, evaluating applications and participating in the admission committee process, managing a particular geographic territory for purposes of prospect cultivation and application review, conducting group information sessions for prospective students and families, and organizing recruitment and yield events aimed at increasing diversity on campus. Additional responsibilities may include but not be limited to: engagement in electronic, online and print communication efforts, supervising student volunteers, event programming and/or participation in other admission endeavors.

Specific responsibilities may include some of the following, but are not limited to:
• Serve as a key member of the diversity and access team, participating in event programming, communication campaigns and coordinating student volunteers.
• Serve on the marketing and communications team, including assisting with general prospective student and parent email campaigns, social media, office print publications and/or the admission blog site.
• Serve on the on-campus programming team by leading and/or supporting various campus recruitment events and admission student volunteer groups
• Conduct information sessions and represent the office through high school visitations and participation at college day and evening programs.
• Read and evaluate applications for admission including primary responsibility for one or more geographic regions.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (to be conferred by start date) or comparable level of experience and education.
• General knowledge of college and university programs, majors, admission requirements and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills to include Internet browsers, social media platforms, and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and navigate multiple projects providing a high-level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to accurately disseminate information to a diverse population of faculty, staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member utilizing a high level of interpersonal skills.

Assistant Dean Level: Prior experience, typically two or more years of admission or related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a selective liberal arts & sciences college/university setting as a student and/or employee.
• Previous experience supervising student volunteers, serving in leadership capacity within student organizations, and/or event programming experience.
• Previous experience working in an admission or college-counseling office, including as a student or volunteer.
• Fluency in a foreign language and/or experience abroad.

Conditions of Employment:

• As part of recruitment travel, this position often requires individual driving as well as group travel, including evenings and travel in congested/heavy-traffic situations.
• Must be able to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Periodic evening and weekend work is required.

Description:

• Represent the university to students, parents, high school counselors, and the alumni both on and off campus. This includes conducting group information sessions, attending college fairs, and visiting high schools, in addition to responding to individual inquiries about the admission process and the university via phone, email, social media, and in person. Develop outreach efforts customized to their target market by taking into account the unique characteristics and secondary schools within assigned geographic territories.
• Lead the application review process for one or more regions by conducting thorough, holistic reviews of individual applications, selecting and presenting a number of candidates to the committee, and by contributing to the committee selection process in other regions. This includes making admission decision recommendations to the committee, along with the authority to identify applications strong enough to bypass the standard committee process. The Admission Counselor is expected to manage multiple regional territories during the admission cycle, be well versed on the high schools, regions, test scores, etc. This knowledge is expected to aid in evaluating the strength of the application and determining which applicants to present to the committee. Discretion within regional assignments is expected, including the ability to deny or waitlist an admission candidate without further review.
• Lead or support one or more project areas including recruitment and yield events focused on diversity and access initiatives. Additional responsibilities may also include, but not limited to, admission marketing and communication, on-campus programming, and supervising student volunteers.
• The Admission Counselor will be responsible for other duties and projects as assigned and based on office needs.

Essential Worker: No

Remote position: Hybrid

Posting Ranges

Admission Counselor: $46,000 - $49,000
Assistant Dean: $50,000 - $57,000

Physical Demands:
Sedentary Work - Frequently
Clerical, Administrative - Constantly
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions - Constantly
Light Work - Occasionally
The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions - Occasionally
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. - Occasionally
Standing - Occasionally
Walking - Frequently
Pulling - Occasionally: 11 - 20 lbs
Lifting - Occasionally: 11 - 20 lbs
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motion - Constantly

Additional Job Description:

Benefits Summary Statement

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/hr/currentemployees/benefits/index.php

Job Profile:

JP0690 - Admissions Counselor - Exempt - Salary - S06

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S06

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-29

Position Restrictions:

Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

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Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. 

 

Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.