Admissions Officer

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Overview

The Admissions Officer is responsible for the recruitment and evaluation of candidates within a designated geographic area. This role involves engaging with prospective students, organizing and attending recruitment events, and utilizing innovative strategies to attract a diverse applicant pool. The Officer collaborates with internal departments to develop recruitment materials and ensures the smooth execution of admissions operations. Additionally, this position requires providing guidance to applicants throughout the admissions process and may involve travel and flexible scheduling to accommodate various recruitment activities. The Admissions Officer must support the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Attention to detail and strong time management skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
2. Excellent analytical, planning, and project management skills, along with a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
3. Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated excellence in public presentations.
4. Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to adapt quickly to new software programs.
5. Knowledge of the admissions process at highly selective institutions and the ability to counsel a diverse applicant pool.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Prior experience in recruitment, marketing, communications, event planning, or admissions. Familiarity with CRM systems such as Slate.
2. Experience with holistic and contextual application review within a college or university admissions office.
3. Preference for candidates with a Master's degree or significant experience in a related field.
4. Strong understanding of the values and mission of the institution, with the ability to effectively communicate these to prospective students.
5. Valid driver's license and the willingness to travel as needed for recruitment purposes.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Evaluates all admissions applications, interviews prospective applicants, and independently assesses each application against a variety of factors, including the applicant’s strength, weaknesses and potential contribution to the Yale community. Determines applicant’s standing within local, national and international applicant pools. 2. Presents applicant recommendations to admissions committee. Briefs admissions committee about applicants and about schools and geographical regions as they relate to evaluation of applicant files. Determines which applicants will be waitlisted 3. Develops public presentations designed to promote Yale to prospective applicants. 4. Advises secondary school counselors, applicants and parents on the application process. 5. Coordinates alumni recruiting activities in assigned geographical areas. 6. Serves as a liaison with organizations and individuals involved in the admissions process. 7. May perform other duties assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

09/28/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Academic Administration

Compensation Grade Profile

Admissions Officer (22)

Salary Range

$61,500.00 - $91,875.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Remote

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.