Travel: Responsible for making presentations at high schools and college nights, sometimes in virtual format as well as conducting information sessions on campus; planning, scheduling and implementing travel plans to visit secondary schools and community-based organizations and visits with Princeton Alumni interviewers; making public presentations about Princeton University's undergraduate academic and extracurricular programs and resources, and admission and financial aid policies and procedure... more details
Admission Officer
Requisition #2024-19283
Date Posted17 hours ago(6/11/2024 3:17 PM)
Department
Admission
Category
Admissions
Job Type
Full-Time
Overview
The Princeton University Office of Undergraduate Admission invites applications for the position of Admission Officer. Princeton, a private institution located in central New Jersey, typically receives over 40,000 applications for its first year class. The office of admission uses a holistic process to review applications to select the incoming class of approximately 1425 students. The admission officer is responsible for articulating the mission of Princeton University and conveying its policies and procedures to applicants, parents, school counselors, alumni and University personnel. The admission officer also fully participates in the selection and yield processes of the office.
Responsibilities
Travel: Responsible for making presentations at high schools and college nights, sometimes in virtual format as well as conducting information sessions on campus; planning, scheduling and implementing travel plans to visit secondary schools and community-based organizations and visits with Princeton Alumni interviewers; making public presentations about Princeton University's undergraduate academic and extracurricular programs and resources, and admission and financial aid policies and procedures to a variety of audiences both on and off campus, e.g., to secondary school students and counselors, parents, and Princeton's Alumni Schools Committees. Position typically requires approximately 4-5 weeks of travel primarily in the fall.
Application review: All officers are actively involved in the selection of the incoming first-year and transfer classes. Reading, evaluating, and summarizing applications for admission. Intensive work takes place during the selection process.
Other duties: Serves as member of one of the office's strategic teams (communications, diversity outreach, strategic domestic outreach, international, visitor management). There are additional time commitments including weekends and extended hours for at least four months of the year when evaluating applications and hosting yield events for admitted students and families. Resume and cover letter are required.
Qualifications
Essential
Excellent writing and speaking skills
Collegial spirit
Ability to relate positively to a variety of interests, backgrounds and points of view by using tact, diplomacy and discretion
Ability to exercise good judgment while working collegially in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment and to accept and use constructive feedback for improvement
Familiarity with and a willingness to learn technology and data driven systems
Comfort with complexity and ambiguity
Driver’s license
Preferred
High energy level
Some previous experience related to admission (tour guide, campus ambassador, etc.)
Resourcefulness, initiative and motivation
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Eligible for Overtime
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
180 days
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