Pitzer in the News 2007-2008 Academic Year

Director of Admission Angel Perez Quoted in Chronicle of Higher Education

Pitzer College Director of Admission Angel Perez was quoted in May 2 edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education in an article titled "Admission Deans Dish on Their Jobs."

According to the Chronicle, In the last few years, admission jobs have risen in prestige but the work load and pressure have increased as well.

Excerpt

"We joke in admissions that you're either in it for three years or 30," says Angel B. Perez, director of admission at Pitzer College, in California. Like many of his colleagues, Mr. Perez often hires recent graduates for entry-level positions, which involve extensive travel to high schools, reading applications, and leading campus tours.

At first, young alumni tend find the work exciting because of the travel. But many burn out after a few years because the job requires them to stay on the road for weeks on end and to work weekends and evenings. Less-experienced staff members also get discouraged by what they perceive as limited opportunities for advancement…

…Mr. Perez, at Pitzer, says he usually travels for almost two months straight during the fall and for one month in the spring, not to mention recruiting events and conferences he must attend over the summer. On an average trip, he visits five high schools each day, attends college fairs at night, and then plays host at receptions for prospective students on weekends.

"If I didn't travel, I'd actually have a life," says Mr. Perez. "It's not for the faint of heart."

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Admissions Deans Dish on Their Jobs
Despite grueling hours, and high turnover, many find their work satisfying
From the issue dated May 2, 2008
By ELIZABETH F. FARRELL and ERIC HOOVER

http://chronicle.com
Section: Admissions & Student Aid
Volume 54, Issue 34, Page B9