Assistant Dean, Admission

Job no : 494873

Work type : Regular

Location : Los Angeles

Categories : Salaried

Title : Assistant Dean, Admission

Department : Admission : General

Duration : Indefinite

Employment Status : Exempt, Full Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Assistant Dean, Admission will be a key member of the admission team. The Assistant Dean will represent the institution at high schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations nationwide, delivering information sessions, participating in college fairs, leading workshops, and supporting other recruitment initiatives. The Assistant Dean will work closely with student workers, including leading the tour guide program and assisting with the administration of the summer internship program. The Assistant Dean will serve on the Campus Visit Student Worker Teams. They will also read and evaluate applications and actively participate in the committee process to select candidates. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the office and the individual’s skills.

Job Duties

• 25% - Campus Visit Program Management - Oversee the campus tour guide program, including the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 50 student tour guides. Develop semester and monthly training sessions, manage weekly work schedules, and assign supplemental projects during low-traffic periods. Manage a $40,000 budget for tour guide pay, approve timesheets, and track hours to ensure compliance with student employment limits. - (Essential)
• 20% - Territory Management and Recruitment Travel - Manage assigned geographic territories, including extensive out-of-state travel. Build relationships with counselors and schools, attend recruitment events, and host off-campus programs. Use CRM tools to assess territory strategy, track engagement, and evaluate event effectiveness. - (Essential)
• 15% - Campus Visit & Student Worker Teams - Serve as a senior member of the Campus Visit, and Student Worker Teams, contributing to strategic planning and oversight. - (Essential)
• 10% - Application Review - Evaluate first year and transfer applications. Provide leadership in admission committees, support consistent application review standards, and train new readers by offering feedback and guidance. - (Essential)
• 10% - Slate CRM and Campus Visit Operations - Manage all campus visit events in Slate, including scheduling over 500 events annually for 10,000+ visitors. Build and activate registration systems, track attendance, and analyze yield data. Coordinate student availability based on class schedules to optimize visit timing. - (Essential)
• 10% - Admission Summer Internship Program Support - Assist in coordinating the hiring, training, and supervision of 6 summer interns. Manage the summer visit calendar and coordinate with campus partners such as facilities and dining. Assist in administering a $60,000 program budget. - (Essential)
• 5% - Special Visit & Group Visit Coordination - Manage special visit requests, including confidential VIP tours, and coordinate with departments to enhance the visit experience. Coordinates with the group visit lead to organize and staff visits from community-based organizations, schools, and internal partners. - (Essential)
• 5% - Admission Officer of the Day (AOD) - Serve in the Admission Officer of the Day rotation to deliver information sessions, respond to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone, email, and in person. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE : $68,640 / yr-$73,100 / yr

If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and / or geographic location. In addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Advertised : 15 Sep 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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