Assistant Director/Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission
Assistant Director/Associate Director, Undergraduate Admission
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Job Description
Job Description:
DIVISION: Enrollment Management
DEPARTMENT: Office of Undergraduate Admission
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists in the recruitment of first-time freshman and transfer students; manages recruitment in specified territory; responsible for evaluation of approximately 1200 applications annually.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree required masters degree preferred or equivalent related experience.
EXPERIENCE: 3-4 years of progressive admission experience or comparable experience in education; experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive recruitment program; experience at a small private selective university either professionally or as a student is highly desirable; commitment to enhancing diversity of campus community; valid drivers license required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:
REPORTS TO: Director of Undergraduate Admission
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assists in recruitment of first-time freshman and transfer students for admission to Fairfield University. This includes:
developing a travel strategy and schedule for assigned territory
identifying and cultivating qualified inquiries and applicants in the assigned territory
conducting regular data-based evaluations of the results of the travel schedule
maintaining relationships with school counselors community-based organizations and school officials
recruiting and engaging volunteers in assigned territory
2. Reviews and evaluates freshman applications for admission. May also serve as second reader of applications.
3. Fulfills all daily responsibilities including conducting interviews leading group information sessions and serving as counselor on duty.
4. Participates in all admission office events and division-specific visit programs.
5. Specific additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to developing and planning specific events. Assignments may include:
coordinating travel efforts for entire staff. Specific responsibilities include:
using demographic research to direct travel planning
assisting staff with individual travel planning assuring adequate coverage for necessary events and changing activities when appropriate
developing new and innovative travel activities
developing new admission markets for Fairfield
synchronizing school counselor outreach
coordinating selection training and organization of student tour guides and ambassadors student interviewers and student interns
coordinating processing and evaluation of recruited athletes
coordinating group visits to campus
6. Participates in the professional development of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This involves:
participating in professional development opportunities and promoting professional development opportunities for other staff members
actively participating in the campus community to engage broad cooperation and support for admission efforts
attending departmental staff meetings as requested
promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community and consistent with the departments mission
remaining knowledgeable in all aspects of Fairfield University its history Catholic and Jesuit identity campus programs enrollment and in the broad field of admission
7. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves:
promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials.
notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions.
8. Performs other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities.
Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
