Berea College
Admissions Campus Visits and Events Specialist
Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, United States, 40403
Admissions Campus Visits and Events Specialist
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Admissions Campus Visits and Events Specialist
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Berea College
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.
Description
The Campus Visits & Events Specialist will play a key role in developing and implementing student advocate visit opportunities that allow for Berea to showcase its unique educational model to members of our network across the Appalachian region and beyond. This individual will work closely with our Regional Network & Outreach Team to build visit experiences that fulfill the requests of student advocates and will also assist in the annual gatherings of our established advisory councils. Additionally, they will collaborate with campus partners to build communication pathways that allow for streamlined scheduling of conversations with visitors and will coordinate personalized itineraries for all student advocate visitors.
Your Key Responsibilities
Design and implement daily on-campus visit experiences for student advocates in collaboration with the Campus Visits Team and campus partners
With the Campus Visits Team, plan and execute on-campus events for student advocates (advisory councils, teacher workshops, CBO summits, etc)
Compile welcome materials for student advocate visits and provide timely updates on future print needs
Provide off-campus event support for student advocate programming
As part of on-campus visit, provide information to Student Advocates to encourage future student group visits
Alongside Campus Visits & Events Coordinator, manage student schedules to allow for participation in student advocate visits.
Collaborate with members of the Admissions Staff and key campus partners to ensure exceptional hospitality and service
Utilize feedback from surveys and data from reports to measure effectiveness of student advocate visits
Attend and support the execution of all on-campus prospective student events hosted by the Office of Admissions
Deliver information sessions to student advocates as needed
Support communications and encourage campus visits with premier pathway nominators
Work closely with our team of Regional Admissions Managers to support their goals and objectives
Serve on the Campus Visits Team, contributing to the team approach to daily tasks and projects, including mainline and front desk coverage as needed
Complete administrative tasks, duties and responsibilities (e.g. expense reports, email) in a timely manner while maintaining quality customer service
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
What You'll Bring
Education required to ensure success in this position: Bachelor’s Degree, required
Experience required
3+ years customer, client, or hospitality service required
Events planning or coordination experience preferred
Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds preferred
Work experience in higher education a plus
Special skills, knowledge and abilities
Affinity for people (excited to engage with/serve advocates)
Excellent organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Capacity to engage information software systems
Demonstrated initiative and follow-through of projects and tasks
License, certification, or registration necessary
Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
Required background checks
Physical requirements
Sitting, standing, walking, periodically able to lift and carry 25 lbs
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
Ability to travel independently by car and/or plane
Environmental conditions
Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, staff and faculty
Occasional travel required for off campus events, meetings, conferences, etc.
Some remote work and adjustable schedule allowed
Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment
Standard office equipment
Golf Cart
Vehicle-college cars/vans
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no‑tuition promise.
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement. Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Our Unique Culture Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of Berea’s Great Commitments.
Labor Supervision In support of Berea College’s great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students’ workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link Labor Program Office.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Education and Training
Higher Education
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Admissions Campus Visits and Events Specialist
role at
Berea College
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.
Description
The Campus Visits & Events Specialist will play a key role in developing and implementing student advocate visit opportunities that allow for Berea to showcase its unique educational model to members of our network across the Appalachian region and beyond. This individual will work closely with our Regional Network & Outreach Team to build visit experiences that fulfill the requests of student advocates and will also assist in the annual gatherings of our established advisory councils. Additionally, they will collaborate with campus partners to build communication pathways that allow for streamlined scheduling of conversations with visitors and will coordinate personalized itineraries for all student advocate visitors.
Your Key Responsibilities
Design and implement daily on-campus visit experiences for student advocates in collaboration with the Campus Visits Team and campus partners
With the Campus Visits Team, plan and execute on-campus events for student advocates (advisory councils, teacher workshops, CBO summits, etc)
Compile welcome materials for student advocate visits and provide timely updates on future print needs
Provide off-campus event support for student advocate programming
As part of on-campus visit, provide information to Student Advocates to encourage future student group visits
Alongside Campus Visits & Events Coordinator, manage student schedules to allow for participation in student advocate visits.
Collaborate with members of the Admissions Staff and key campus partners to ensure exceptional hospitality and service
Utilize feedback from surveys and data from reports to measure effectiveness of student advocate visits
Attend and support the execution of all on-campus prospective student events hosted by the Office of Admissions
Deliver information sessions to student advocates as needed
Support communications and encourage campus visits with premier pathway nominators
Work closely with our team of Regional Admissions Managers to support their goals and objectives
Serve on the Campus Visits Team, contributing to the team approach to daily tasks and projects, including mainline and front desk coverage as needed
Complete administrative tasks, duties and responsibilities (e.g. expense reports, email) in a timely manner while maintaining quality customer service
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
What You'll Bring
Education required to ensure success in this position: Bachelor’s Degree, required
Experience required
3+ years customer, client, or hospitality service required
Events planning or coordination experience preferred
Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds preferred
Work experience in higher education a plus
Special skills, knowledge and abilities
Affinity for people (excited to engage with/serve advocates)
Excellent organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Capacity to engage information software systems
Demonstrated initiative and follow-through of projects and tasks
License, certification, or registration necessary
Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
Required background checks
Physical requirements
Sitting, standing, walking, periodically able to lift and carry 25 lbs
Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
Ability to travel independently by car and/or plane
Environmental conditions
Professional office environment with interruptions and noise due to frequent visitors, students, staff and faculty
Occasional travel required for off campus events, meetings, conferences, etc.
Some remote work and adjustable schedule allowed
Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment
Standard office equipment
Golf Cart
Vehicle-college cars/vans
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no‑tuition promise.
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the Child Development Laboratory for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement. Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at https://www.berea.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.
Our Unique Culture Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of Berea’s Great Commitments.
Labor Supervision In support of Berea College’s great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students’ workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link Labor Program Office.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Education and Training
Higher Education
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