Admissions Senior Intern
Position Title: Admissions Senior Intern
Semester/Year: 2023-2024 Academic School Year
Total Positions Available: 10-12 Interns
Supervisor: Gib Shea
Pay rate: $14.20 per hour
Start Date: August 21, 2023
End Date: May 3, 2024
Description
Working as a Senior Intern is an opportunity to share your experience at Hobart and William Smith with prospective students and their families while developing skills applicable to a variety of pursuits. The primary functions of the Senior Intern will be to interview prospective students and assist admissions counseling staff. Senior Interns will also support on-campus events that bear directly on the recruitment and selection of students for admission to the Colleges.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-campus and virtual interviews of prospective students on a regularly scheduled basis
- Participate in on-campus admissions events
- Assist staff with recruiting and functional responsibilities as requested
- Provide students with information regarding the admissions application process procedures and timelines
- Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to unique social, cultural and economic circumstances of students
- Establish a continuum of personalized communication with prospective candidates so they will feel welcome to request continued assistance and strengthen their connection to the Colleges
- Read and understand all admissions publications
- Demonstrate a firm knowledge of the Colleges’ educational philosophy and mission
- Will be required to work some evenings and weekends
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong communication, organization, professionalism and creativity.
- Must be able to work independently, show initiative and adhere to deadlines.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information.