Assistant Dean of Admission

Job description

The Office of Admission at Wesleyan University serves as the hub of activity and point of first contact for the university for thousands of prospective students and families. The Admission team is responsible for generating, processing and reviewing more than 15,000 first-year and transfer applications per year and hosts over 12,000 individual visitors on campus annually while promoting the university virtually and hosting events worldwide. The Assistant Dean reports to an Associate Dean of Admission, participates fully in all aspects of Wesleyan’s undergraduate admission operation: recruitment, selection , and yield programs. They serve as the University’s representative for all aspects of admission operation s both on and off-campus. Responsibilities include: Managing a strategic in-person and virtual recruitment plan, including visiting schools, community-based organizations, college fairs along with organizing and hosting recruitment events. Supporting Wesleyan University’s commitment to the recruitment of historically underrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students. Participating in rotational dean on duty responsibilities: which may include leading information ses...