Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH .
We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.
Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.
Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Under institutional policy, as well as under state and federal law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act), Colby-Sawyer College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices or its admission practices on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; national origin; religion; age; mental or physical disability; parental, family or marital status; veteran status; or sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression). Further, Colby-Sawyer College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.
The college recognizes that harassment related to an individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression can occur in conjunction with misconduct related to an individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Targeting individuals on the basis of these characteristics is also a violation of the college policy. Under these circumstances, the college will coordinate the investigation and resolution efforts outlined in the college’s Sex-based Discrimination and Sex-based Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures as well as the Code of Community Responsibility (for students) and Employee Handbook (for employees), to address harassment related to the targeted individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression together with the conduct related to the targeted individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age or disability.
Under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the admissions counselor supports all activities related to recruiting domestic and international undergraduate first-year students for Colby-Sawyer College. This results-oriented role promotes the College to prospective students, families, school counselors, and other community partners in a variety of settings, both on and off campus.
The role requires extensive travel within an assigned geographic territory during the fall and spring semesters to visit high schools, attend college fairs, and host off-campus recruitment programs sponsored by the College. In addition, this position participates in a wide range of recruitment activities, including conducting admissions presentations, reviewing applications, working with outside vendors contracted with the College, and maintaining regular outreach to prospective students.
Student Recruitment
· Plan and execute recruitment travel in the assigned geographic territory during key seasons of the year, which include:
o Visiting High Schools, attending college nights and fairs, meeting in-person and virtually with prospective students, parents, school counselors, and other community partners.
· Build and maintain positive working relationships with high school counselors and other stakeholders.
· Work closely with outside vendors contracted with the College related to international recruitment.
· Participate in admissions recruitment visit programs both on and off campus, such as hosting visiting families during campus tours, providing campus tours, staffing admissions early acceptance days, staffing open houses, staffing accepted students’ days, and other related initiatives.
· Conduct regular outreach to prospective students based on information in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, which includes but is not limited to:
o Telephone calls, emails, text messaging, video conferencing (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams).
Admissions Operations
· Evaluates prospective student applications for admission and potential scholarships.
· Review transcripts and contact school counseling offices for additional information as needed.
· Provide timely, accurate information to students, families, and counselors regarding admissions requirements and processes.
· Collect, review, and maintain documents and information necessary for international students' enrollment, which includes but is not limited to:
o International transcripts, international transcript evaluations, financial aid applications & supplemental financial documents, and documentation required for a Form I-20.
· Assist with general admissions operations, including data entry and administrative tasks.
Additional Duties
· Collaborates with the director, associate/assistant directors, and others to develop, manage, and implement enrollment initiatives to achieve enrollment goals.
· Support other campus events and administrative functions as assigned.
· Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
· Bachelor’s degree required.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present to groups and engage effectively one-on-one.
· Willingness and ability to travel extensively during recruitment seasons; must hold a valid driver’s license.
· Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
· Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.
· Proficiency with CRM systems and virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) preferred.
