STEM Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director of STEM Recruitment

The STEM Admissions Counselor is primarily responsible for fostering student interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Assistant Director of STEM Recruitment has a strong understanding of STEM fields, educationalprinciples, and career opportunities. Primary responsibilities include collaborating with STEM faculty, establishing and maintainingschool and community partnerships to expand STEM recruitment opportunities, and coordinating and implementing recruitment and partnershipevents and programs on campus. This position will also assess the effectiveness of STEM recruitment programs and initiatives, collect data,and make recommendations for improvements. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: May include, but are not necessarilylimited to the following: Manage a STEM driven recruitment territory to meet and exceed individual and team enrollmentgoals. Proactively engage with prospective students and families through various channels, including, but not limitedto, phone, text, email, video, and in-person meetings, to build relationships. Guide students through the applicationprocess to assess both match and fit for their educational and personal goals. Collaborate with STEM faculty members to create asuccessful recruitment process and strategy for STEM interested students. Counsel students and families on college costs andaffordability, including how to apply for scholarships and financial aid. Cultivate and sustain relationships, through the lens ofSTEM recruitment, with high school counselors, teachers, coaches, and educational consultants to build a strong network forrecruitment. Represent Ripon College by delivering engaging in-person and virtual presentations, conducting interviews, andattending college fairs and other recruitment events. Conduct a holistic review of applications, carefully evaluating academicmaterials to assess a candidate's potential and fit for the college. Application materials are reviewed digitally within the Slate admissionand document management system; evaluation of applicants is done by completing forms within that system. Manage your recruitmentefforts by completing regular reports on projections, travel, and recruitment activities. Initiate, plan, and execute specialrecruitment events and programs in conjunction with the STEM recruitment goals and strategy. Travel extensively, up to 6 weeks peryear, to visit strategic high schools, attend events, and conduct interviews, with evening and weekend work required as needed. Collaborate with the Campus Visit Coordinator and team to support and assist with on-campus visits, presentations, interviews, andlarge-scale events. Contribute to projects and initiatives consistent and appropriate with this position. An assistantdirector will spearhead, design, and coordinate two additional projects for the office of admissions, in addition to running our KnopScience Scholarship competition. Skills and Abilities Required: To perform this job successfully, an individualmust be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilityrequired. Foundational knowledge of STEM disciplines and their interdisciplinary applications in education and industry. An understanding of STEM educational principles and academic opportunities within a college environment. Stronginterpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, including students, parents,and school counselors. A passion for and experience with virtual engagement, including social media, video, and digitalcommunication platforms. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and workindependently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. A deep appreciation for the value of a residential liberal arts education and acommitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Flexibility and adaptability to navigate a constantly changing workenvironment. The ability to work both autonomously and as a collaborative member of a team. WorkRelationships: Works directly with other members of the Office of Admissions staff, STEM Faculty, Athletics, and other key campusconstituents. Daily contact with prospective students and their families, current students, staff, faculty, alumni, school counselors, andpersons outside the campus community. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree with experience in a STEM-relatedfield Required to maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. An Assistant Director will haveapproximately 3-5 years of professional experience in enrollment, recruitment, sales, marketing and communication, or education. For full consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to Kimberly Zimmerman ( ... ) or apply online at ripon/ Review ofapplications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.