Director of Admissions Hampshire College, one of America''s most distinguished, innovative liberal arts institutions and member of the Five College consortium (with Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst) is accepting applications for a director of admissions. Reporting to the dean of admissions and financial aid (DAFA), the director of admissions is a key leader in overseeing the daily operations of the admissions office and in meeting institutional goals. The director assists the dean with the administration, supervision, strategic planning and analysis of the admissions function of the College. In addition, the director provides leadership and supervision for admissions personnel and operations; manages the general operation of the office; oversees recruitment travel; interviews prospective applicants at Hampshire College or in the field; reads and makes decisions on applications for admission for the spring and fall; and acts as a passionate and informed spokesperson about the liberal arts in general and Hampshire College. The director of admissions will be involved in college-wide leadership in efforts to recruit and retain students; manages budget and new budget requests; supervises application process and when necessary will act as the final decision maker on applications for admission; acts as a liaison between financial aid and admissions offices; and represents the admissions office to internal and external constituencies. Bachelor''s degree with a minimum of seven years job-related experience is required. Professional and personal background with liberal arts education is preferred. Successful candidate will have a passion for innovative approaches to education and college admission. Qualifications include an ability to work successfully both individually and as a member of a team; work effectively with a diverse student population; and meet deadlines and manage a demanding schedule. Candidate should have excellent public speaking, writing, organizational and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to be a passionate and informed spokesperson. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds is essential. Candidate should have experience as a high level user of CRM databases and Excel; significant experience with prospect management; proficiency in developing and managing budgets; ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks effectively; and successful experience supervising professional staff and achieving enrollment goals. The director of admissions must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and have a sense of humor. This position requires moderate travel and evenings and weekends as necessary. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and possess a valid driver''s license. This is a full time 12-month benefited position. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Please submit your cover letter, resume and names/phone numbers of three professional references via our website at http://jobs.hampshire.edu/ www.hampshire.edu Hampshire College is an equal opportunity institution, committed to diversity in education and employment.