You + Reed

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Dean of Admission is to recruit incoming students. This position typically reports to the Associate Dean of Admission, is under the division of the Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, and primarily works on campus interfacing with faculty, staff, and students.

The typical work week at Reed College is 37.5 hours, and hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with a one-hour unpaid lunch, although some night and weekend work is required in this position. Work schedule for this position also includes approximately four weeks of travel each year.  Salary for this position starts at $52,000-54,000. Offers are based on experience and are determined through an internal pay assessment. This is an exempt position in grade 4.

Reed College offers an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive and cost-free medical and dental insurance for you, and a 60% discount on medical and dental insurance for your dependents, 403(b) retirement plan with 10% employer contribution (after one year of service), educational assistance for employees and their children, 22 days of paid vacation, paid holidays, half-day Fridays in the summer, and many other campus amenities. 

Who You Are

• You are adept at working with others who are different from you, as our prospective students come from a vast spectrum of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

• You are energized by talking to young adults and their families and you love talking and authentically connecting

• You enjoy working in an environment that’s committed to continuous improvement, even if it means that things change often and you enjoy a dynamic work environment

• You enjoy public speaking, but you are the kind of person who does all the behind-the-scenes work well, too

• You always meet your deadlines

• You respond well to feedback and are eager to grow professionally. We are a high feedback environment

• Through your lived experience or your work, you would contribute an important aspect of diversity to our team

• You prefer a team environment at work, rather than working alone

• You love solving problems. Problems are not a problem for you

• You are an optimistic person

• You are excited about traveling to your territory to meet students

What You’ll Do 

• Manage the recruitment, marketing, counseling, and enrollment strategy for multiple assigned geographic territories

• Evaluate and submit recommendations for individuals applying for admission

• Attend college fairs and college recruiting events, and participate in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events

• Counsel, interview, and host students, parents, high school counselors, independent counselors, community-based organizations and other constituents

• Maintain communication with prospective families; counsel families on Reed's financial aid policies; support and advise families through the admission and financial aid process.

• Travel for extended periods and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, for a minimum of four weeks per year.

• During reading season each spring, you and your colleagues will have the primary task of reading and evaluating college applications. This requires discipline, self-motivation, and focus. Careful, close, and timely reading of college applications is the most important aspect of our profession.