Williams College is pleased to announce an opening for the position of Admission Counselor in the Office of Admission. This is a full-time, year-round, regular appointment reporting to a senior member of the admission team, with an expected 2-year commitment. Admission Counselors participate in all aspects of the admission process, including: meeting with prospective students; leading public presentations; recruitment travel; reviewing and evaluating applications for admission; serving as a full-voting member of the Admission Committee; and working with current students, staff, faculty, and alumni to organize and facilitate recruitment events both on and off campus. Admission Counselors also have responsibility for individual and team-based project work which is assigned based on the strengths and interests of the individual and the needs of the office. Some evening and weekend responsibilities are required, and a willingness to work extended hours during peak periods is expected.

This position is eligible for the Office of Admission’s hybrid work plan, which allows for the option of remote work on a predetermined schedule. Please note that remote work may only be conducted in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York or Vermont. We are happy to provide more details and answer questions about the plan during the interview process.

Recruited and chosen through a highly selective admission process, undergraduates come to Williams from around the world and a wide variety of backgrounds. More than half of all students receive financial aid, 16 percent are first-generation college students, 18 percent are Pell Grant recipients, and among domestic students, 44 percent are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Nine percent of the student body is international. The college is deeply committed to access and has converted its entire financial aid program into the nation’s first “all-grant” program. Loans, work study and summer work expectations have been eliminated from all financial aid awards and replaced by grants, dollar-for-dollar. In other words, all students on financial aid receive 100 percent of their aid in the form of grants that don’t need to be repaid.

The Admission Counselor will have the opportunity to work on initiatives related to the recruitment of first-generation college students, low-income students, BIPOC students and international students. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion, and we encourage candidates to highlight relevant experiences in their cover letter. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups.

• Bachelor’s degree is required, and some experience in higher education, a secondary school or other relevant educational setting is preferred. Current college seniors and recent graduates with a keen interest in higher education administration and college access are also encouraged to apply. A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory record is required
• Familiarity with the nature and aims of a selective liberal arts college
• Cultural competency and enthusiasm for interacting with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, highly collaborative and enterprising approach to day-to-day work, shows initiative, and exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace for Education Fundamentals is preferred
• Foreign language skills are highly desirable

For optimal consideration please submit your cover letter and resume by Monday, April 17. Review of resumes will begin no earlier than Tuesday, April 18 and continue until the position is filled. The salary will be between $42,000 and $47,000, commensurate with experience. Job Group 3-C.

Williams is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshires of northwestern Massachusetts with access to Albany, Boston, Burlington (VT), New York City, and Montreal. Distinguished by a reputation for outstanding and inclusive teaching and scholarship, academic excellence, and exceptional alumni loyalty, the college is committed to building and supporting a diverse learning community of approximately 2,200 undergraduates.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. COVID-19 vaccination with booster or approved exemption and compliance with COVID-19 related policies are required as a condition of employment at Williams.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.