Assistant or Associate Director Graduate Admission
Assistant or Associate Director Graduate Admission
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Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION: Reporting to the Director of Graduate Admission the Associate Director assists in the management of the technological needs associated with graduate and continuing studies recruitment specifically focusing on streamlining operations and enhancing the student experience. The Associate Director will work in the divisions CRM (Slate) to create events manage communication and assist with other system functional needs.
WORK CONDITIONS: Position is located inperson on the Fairfield CT campus with the potential for occasional remote work. Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Bachelors Degree is required a Masters Degree is preferred.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: A minimum of 23 years of progressive experience within an admission department is required or related experience in event management communication or marketing. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential as well as strong interpersonal skills detail orientation and the ability to multitask. Working knowledge of Slate or another CRM is required with a preference for candidates possessing a minimum of 12 years managing data systems (SIS and CRM management) preferably in higher education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Takes a leadership role in maintaining the CRM database (Slate) by:
Creating and maintaining events including building registration forms creating attendee surveys and managing related communication
Writing and editing decision letters and inquiry/ applicant communication
Maintaining drip communication plans and sending ad hoc emails
Performing routine application and inquiry form audits as well as troubleshooting issues as they arise
Staying uptodate on CRM best practices and new developments
Serve as a point of contact for faculty and staff for Slate needs including training new Slate users and developing training documentation
Assists in maintaining office operations including:
Assisting in managing the office resource accounts
Greeting the public and answering telephones in a courteous manner
Keeping up to date on program details deadlines and tuition costs to ensure that current information is provided
- Processing applications and supplemental documents for graduate and second degree students through both manual and batch processes
Category:
Enrollment Management AdminPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
