Seasonal Admissions Interviewer

Overview

Conducts Admissions interviews on behalf of Macalester College Admissions. Interviews prospective students for admission to Macalester and produces a written summary of each interview for inclusion with the student’s application for admission. Serves as an initial point of contact for prospective students and as an ambassador for the College. Occasionally engages in follow-up communication to support applicants in the admissions process. Synthesizes and writes a short evaluative summary of each interview.

About the Department:

At Macalester, our work is guided by academic excellence, internationalism, multiculturalism, and civic engagement. Our admissions team is collaborative and supportive. We are committed to college access and to the impact of a Macalester education

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities: 

• Conducts an evaluative interview, eliciting information about the student’s high school curriculum, performance record, extracurricular involvements and potential to contribute to the Macalester community.

• Answers student questions about the College and its programs.

• Synthesizes, writes and edits a short evaluative summary of the strengths and notable elements of each interview conversation.

Required Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of the overall landscape of selective higher education.

• Functional PC, experience working within a database to document interactions, internet and Zoom skills.

• Ability to answer questions from students and represent the interests of Macalester College.

• Maintain a positive, welcoming, and professional communication style while engaging with prospective students.

• Ability to accurately report interview notes and submit ratings in the system.

• Demonstrated ability to practice sound judgment within an evaluative framework

Compensation

$20.60 - $21.43

Compensation:

Benefits

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page

 

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by August 14th. No applications will be received after this date.
 
Kim Price
Interim - Talent Acquisition Manager
price@macalester.edu

Macalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or other categories protected by law. For additional information, see Macalester College's full Notice of Nondiscrimination.