Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits - Bridgewater College

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS FOR CAMPUS VISITS 

The Assistant Director of Admissions for Campus Visits plays a crucial role in shaping the campus visit experience for prospective students and their families. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing all aspects of on-campus and virtual visit programs, ensuring an engaging, informative, and seamless experience that reflects the values and strengths of the institution.

The Assistant Director manages the campus visit team, including student ambassadors and support staff, and collaborates with various campus departments to coordinate tours, information sessions, and special admissions events. They analyze visitor data and feedback to continuously enhance the campus visit experience and strategically align visit programs with enrollment goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Though not exhaustive, the essential responsibilities of the Assistant Director include the following:

• Develop and oversee all aspects of daily campus visits, group visits, and special admissions events.
• Coordinate and implement large-scale programs such as Open Houses, Accepted Student Days, and Personalized Visit Experiences.
• Ensure a seamless and high-quality experience for all visitors, from scheduling to follow-up communication.
• Collaborate with faculty, student life, and other departments to create engaging presentations and activities that highlight the Bridgewater College experience.
• Recruit, train, and supervise student ambassadors who serve as campus tour guides and admissions representatives.
• Develop leadership opportunities and ongoing professional development for student ambassadors to enhance their effectiveness.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the college’s commitment to diversity and belonging.
• Analyze visit data and feedback to assess effectiveness and continuously improve visit programs.
• Implement innovative strategies to enhance the campus visit experience and increase student engagement.
• Work closely with admissions counselors to align visit experiences with recruitment goals and yield strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, and external partners to encourage group visits.
• Manage the scheduling and registration process for campus visits using the college’s CRM system (Slate).
• Work with the marketing team to create visit-related promotional materials, digital content, and social media outreach.
• Maintain accurate records of campus visitors and track engagement to support data-driven decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications or a related field required.
• 2 or more years of experience in admissions or a related field preferred.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically required.
• Provide quality customer service to a variety of people from different backgrounds required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and social media; experience with CRM software required.

Pay is competitive, and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to approximately 1,400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu   

APPLY: Complete the online application.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9

To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761

E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK: 

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Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the College’s facilities, including the recent addition to and renovation of the College’s primary athletic facility.  The College is posting the following Notice as required by federal law for organizations which benefit from the USDA’s funding program:

NOTICE
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax at (202) 690-7442, or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

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