Five or more years of related work experience, preferably in an academic or office setting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Discretion and good judgment in handling highly confidential matters; excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and work independently; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements:
Serve as the primary contact for the Vice President for Enrollment Management, including scheduling, screening calls, and coordinating travel, meetings, and conferences.
Lead planning of the annual Undergraduate Enrollment calendar in coordination with the division leadership.
Act as the primary liaison for external partners and division committees, and support planning of division meetings and the annual retreat.
Provide executive administrative support to the Undergraduate Enrollment division, including handling sensitive correspondence, preparing reports/minutes/memos, maintaining confidential files, assisting with special projects (Strategic Plan and enrollment planning), and event staffing.
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact for Vice President for Enrollment Management (scheduling appointments; screening telephone calls; assist with the planning of arranging travel, meetings, and conferences, etc.).
Lead the planning - in conjunction with the division's leadership team - of the annual Undergraduate Enrollment calendar.
Act as the primary liaison for key external partners as well as the Undergraduate Enrollment division's committees - helping to support the planning of division meetings and the annual retreat.
Maintain atmosphere of professional competence and confidentiality when interacting with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Serve as a primary administrative resource for the Undergraduate Enrollment division; specifically, the Vice President for Enrollment Management and the Undergraduate Enrollment Leadership Team (Executive Director of Admissions, Director of Student Aid & Financial Literacy, Director of Precollegiate Outreach Programs, & Director of Enrollment Systems & Operations).
Responsible for exercising independent judgement and discretion over important Enrollment division business decisions pertaining to the budget, organizational planning, and communications with internal and external constituencies.
Prepare sensitive correspondence requiring a high degree of initiative, discretion, judgment, originality, and knowledge of subject matter. Prepare reports, minutes, routine letters, and memos.
Assist with email support
Assist with special projects including WPI's Strategic Plan and the division's annual and long-term enrollment planning.
Provide event staffing support for division events including admissions and K-12 precollegiate programs.
Create and maintain easily accessible files and records on behalf of the Undergraduate Enrollment division.
Perform other duties, as necessary.
Requirements
High school graduate.
Five or more years of related work experience, preferably in an academic or office setting.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Discretion and good judgment in handling highly confidential and sensitive matters.
Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize, communicate effectively with internal and external community members, reliably manage multiple projects, and work independently.
Able to work with all constituencies: senior leadership, faculty, staff, parents, students, school counselors, and alumni.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and/or commitment to do so as an employee at WPI.
WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Some nights and weekends may be required.
Salary range is: $23.90 - $28.12 per hour. To apply please submit a resume and cover letter.
