Posting Number: 2012001288P
About Stonehill
Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross
in 1948, Stonehill is a private Catholic college located just 22 miles from downtown Boston on a beautiful 384-acre campus in Easton,
Massachusetts. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, the College engages its 2,500+ students in 80+ rigorous academic programs in the
liberal arts, sciences, and pre-professional fields.
Faithful to the Holy Cross tradition in education, Stonehill
College is committed to developing the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social competencies of its students and seeks to build
and sustain a campus community that embraces diversity and inclusion in its teaching, learning, living, and working. Stonehill values the
diversity of persons, opinions, and cultural and religious perspectives. In fulfillment of its motto, Lux et Spes (“Light and Hope”), the
College cultivates in its students the competence to think, act, and lead with courage toward creating a more just and compassionate
world.
Position Summary
Stonehill College is seeking an Assistant Dean to serve as a member of the
admission counseling team in the Office of Undergraduate Admission and contribute to the strategic enrollment efforts of the College with a
focus on liaising with the Department of Athletics and developing programs geared toward expanding Stonehill’s relationship with high school
counselors. The successful candidate will demonstrate an exceptional work ethic, admission programming experience, and dynamic presentation
skills to join an experienced team in promoting the College to prospective students and their families.
Essential Duties
and Responsibilities
- Contribute as a member of the liaison team between the Office of Undergraduate Admission and other
administrative and academic departments on campus, especially with the Department of Athletics. Review academic credentials for prospective
student-athletes and develop trusting relationships with the coaching staff. - Develop new programming initiatives specifically for
high school counselors to learn more about Stonehill’s academic offerings, admission process, and future initiatives. - Participate in
traditional undergraduate recruitment practices, including conducting on-campus, virtual, and off-campus group information sessions for
prospective students and families. - Plan, manage, and conduct recruitment and counseling activities in a specific geographic
territory while developing school counselor relationships. Recruitment travel will consist of approximately 8-10 weeks of local high school
visits and college fairs throughout the year. - Independently, thoroughly, and holistically review approximately 800 early action,
early decision, and regular decision applications by assigned deadlines for admission and merit scholarships. - Maintain communication
with prospective students, parents, and school counselors throughout the recruitment cycle. - Have a general understanding of, and
maintain compliance with, all NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to the academic review process for prospective
student-athletes. - Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
A bachelor’s degree
and a valid driver’s license are required. A minimum of three to five years of direct experience in undergraduate admission and/or college
counseling is required. Demonstrated ability to liaise with campus partners is critical for this position, as are strong oral presentation
skills. Preference is given to candidates with admission experience at liberal arts and/or Catholic institutions.