About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls
and women in the country. Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to
innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all,
Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who
are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts
education.

Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with focus on interdisciplinary
learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts
college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders. Salem College
has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who support approximately 500
students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and graduate students. In 2023,
Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling its largest in history
focused on enabling our health leadership transformation. Our graduates are committed to
making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.

Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep
high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in the Greensboro/High
Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5
countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher. Courses are
taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels. The unique partnership and
shared campus with Salem College allows for collaboration with college faculty/staff on
curriculum ideas, club activities and more.

Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and the New York Times
Magazine as a top liberal arts college in the nation, Salem College continues to lead among
liberal arts colleges in social mobility and economic diversity. In 2023, U.S. News & World
Report ranked Salem College #2 among all national liberal arts colleges in America as a top
performer for social mobility. Salem performed as one of the best liberal arts colleges with the
highest percentage of Pell-eligible students graduating in four years. Out of 286 colleges in the
country, the New York Times Magazine ranked Salem College as #2 for economic diversity –

enrolling more economically disadvantaged students than its peers. This ranking is a reflection of
Salem’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable for all students. In another
2023 national ranking, Washington Monthly ranked Salem College as #4 in the nation for Pell-
eligible graduation rate, #8 in the country for earning performance, #14 best bang for your buck
college in the southeast, and #24 best liberal arts college in the U.S.

Salem Academy and College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college
town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation,” Winston-Salem is a lively academic
community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston
Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public
schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also
offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a
few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting;
and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

The Campus Experience Coordinator and Office Administrator promotes Salem Academy and College to prospective students and organizations through the coordination of campus visits and providing an exceptional experience for prospective students and their families by informing prospective students and on campus visitors about the Academy and College’s culture, mission, and life on campus. This requires coordinating and planning interactions with faculty across campus as well as managing all student Admissions Ambassadors. In addition, it requires assistance with arranging some admissions counselor travel and support of counselors in routine admissions tasks as they convert applications into enrolled students.

The person in this position is also responsible for planning and participating in on-campus and virtual recruitment programs for the Academy and College. The execution of this position will require daily presence at the admissions’ front desk, as well as a flexible schedule with activities that take place in evenings or weekends. This position works with other staff to assure enrollment goals are met regarding applications, acceptances, and enrolled students. Among the most important traits is a high level of excitement and infectious optimism and positivity about Salem College, undergraduate education, teamwork in a fast-paced environment, and the advising of students. This incumbent will also handle matters of significance and use discretion as necessary to ensure effective campus experience and coordination activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Single Sisters Welcome Center including the scheduling and confirmation of daily visitors and special groups, as well as scheduling all aspects of the visit such as the time with an admission counselor, a campus tour, class visits and conversations with faculty members and coaches.
• Coordinate the scheduling of student volunteers who serve as Honor Guides giving campus tours.
• Serve as the front desk attendant for the Admission Office, fielding calls to the admission staff and staff members and faculty across campus.
• Host and assist with planning on-campus and virtual events to include campus visits and tours, open houses, information days, scholarship receptions and other on-campus events to help visitors get to know the campus and learn about the opportunities and advantages Salem Academy and College has to offer.
• Communicate with prospective students, school administrators, guidance and/or college counselors and other vital decision makers in the college planning process in person, via phone calls, written and electronic communication, or through current technology to develop and nurture relationships to encourage enrollment and attendance at Salem.
• Assist in training new admission counselors as to the campus environment and staffing nuances.
• Document all student interactions and information that will be beneficial in the recruitment and reporting process. Compile and assess data, develop and prepare reports of recruitment activities, successes and challenges to Admissions and Enrollment Management administrators.
• Assist with Academy recruitment activities and programs.
• Manage and oversee student workers in the campus store (The Mercantile)
• Schedule, lead and direct the work of a student employee who will help develop the territory’s application pool.
• Build relationships with faculty and Academy and College staff.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong computer skills to include proficiency in the following: Google suite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and the ability to conduct Internet research.
• Knowledge of college experience, program majors, and the pre-admission and admission processes.
• Develops questions and listens to responses to determine what the prospective student needs and where they are in the admissions and registration process.
• Ability to organize and work on several assignments concurrently.
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments.
• Knowledge of college-wide referral resources for students including those who have learning or physical/mental special needs.
• Flexible and creative in meeting the individual needs of the diverse prospective and new student population.
• Ability to prepare and analyze statistical information for tracking and reporting.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines along with attention to detail.
• Must possess the skills to collaborate, communicate and cooperatively work with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Possess excellent written and interpersonal skills.  Must have experience presenting to small and large groups.
• Committed to the values and environment of an educational institution and its mission and goals.
• Ability to deal effectively with confidential information.
• Ability to work extended hours (nights and weekends), as needed.
• May travel as needed; must have a valid driver’s license.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience with Slate CRM
• Proficiency in training new employees and working with students

Physical Functions:

While performing the responsibilities of the Campus Experience Coordinator and Office Administrator, the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, viewing computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting.

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

For questions, please contact Matt Munsey, Vice President of Enrollment Management at matt.munsey@salem.edu