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Centre welcomes and supports diversity. The College strives to create an environment where differences are celebrated, where individuals can exchange ideas and share in the richness of mutual experiences. Please view ourStatement of Community.

Located inDanville, KY, the historic, picturesque 150-acre campus is 30 miles from Lexington, in the famed Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky. :::

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Job Skills / Requirements

The Associate Director of Admission is responsible for counseling and assisting prospective students and their families in the admission process, managing a geographic territory including Nashville and the state of Tennessee, to meet recruitment goals, cultivate and maintain relationships with high school counselors, athletic directors, principals, heads of school, community-based organizations, and other constituencies of the College. The Associate Director manages and participates in administrative projects in support of the goals of the Office of Admission and Financial Aid. This position includes 20 percent of time spent managing a portfolio of 20-25 major gift donors to the College, cultivating prospective donors, and occasionally hosting donor and alumni events in the greater Nashville area. This position reports to the Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage student recruitment in assigned territory. Market research, school and community relations and correspondence with students and families are required. Coordinate recruitment activities including interviews, high school visits, college fairs, Centre-hosted events, virtual events and meetings, email, text and phone campaigns, and other activities to meet enrollment goals;
• Build, cultivate and maintain relationships with high school counselors, athletic directors, principals, heads of school, community-based organizations, and other constituencies;
• Develop an action plan to establish and cultivate relationships in assigned regional territory to engage high-achieving prospective students and to grow application volume, admitted applicant volume, and the number of enrolled students from the regional territory;
• Conduct recruitment travel in Nashville and the state of Tennessee in the fall and spring. This individual is responsible for all planning and preparation for the travel;
• Meet with prospective students and their families for individual and group information sessions. Counsel students and families on the admission and financial aid process. Articulate the features and benefits of a liberal arts and sciences education;
• Travel to Centre four-to-six times annually to attend on-campus admission events.
• Read and evaluate applications for admission and scholarship selection;
• Attend weekly meetings virtually with the counseling staff and report on pertinent information related to responsibilities;
• Serve as a member of the Scholarship Selection Team within the Office of Admission;
• Participate as a member of the Major Gifts Fundraising team;
• Develops appropriate stewardship plans for significant donors in conjunction with the Director of Stewardship;
• Manages approximately 20-25 gift prospects with the expectation of visiting each of these at least once or twice annually, with a goal of shepherding these prospects through the donor cultivation cycle to a successful six or seven-figure gift solicitation. Designs and implements strategy for donor cultivation, so icitation, and stewardship;
• Targeted goal of 3-5 visits per month with highly rated Major Gift prospects as determined by the Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement.
• Appreciation of, a sensitivity to, respect for, and commitment to a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of and commitment to further an inclusive culture for those of diverse backgrounds such as ability, age, class, ethnicity, faith background, gender expression, gender identity, geographic region, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and sexual orientation that comprise individual and group expressions of identity.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Participate actively in professional organizations.
• Enthusiastically participate in all staff activities.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree and five to seven years relevant experience required. Experience working with students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in higher education required.

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication, and organizational skills are required. Basic computer skills needed to utilize admission specific software, spreadsheets and calendars. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team is important. Empathy and humor are crucial. Valid drivers license is required.

Physical Requirements:

Limited pushing and lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20 lbs. Must be able to travel to assigned geographic territory.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants must apply through the Centre College Human Resources site atEmployment at Centre | Centre College(with a cover letter, resume, and list of references). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. :::

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Education Requirements (Any)

Bachelors Degree required, development experience preferred. :::

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Additional Information / Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Retirement Plan Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiver Support Program and Employee Assistance Program Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick Time Holiday Shutdown Period Staff Education and Development Tuition Benefit for Dependent Children Gym Access Pet Insurance Free Library Access Campus Bookstore Discounts Discounted Norton Center Tickets ::: :::