Assistant Director Office of Undergraduate Admission

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

Assists in the recruitment of first-time freshman and transfer students; manages recruitment in specified territory; responsible for evaluation of approximately 1200 applications annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-4 years of progressive admission experience or comparable experience in education
• experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive recruitment program
• valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent related experience
• experience at a small, private, highly selective university, either professionally or as a student, is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• 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 college counselors, community-based organizations, and school officials recruiting and engaging volunteers in assigned territory
• Reviews and evaluates freshman applications for admission. May also serve as second reader of applications.
• Fulfills all daily responsibilities, including conducting interviews, leading group information sessions, and serving as “counselor for the day.”
• Participates in all admission office events, including but not limited to, Fairfield in Focus, Magis Scholars’ Program, and division-specific visit programs
• 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 guidance counselor outreach coordinating selection, training and organization of student tour guides and ambassadors, student interviewers, and student interns monitoring technology in the office, including updating website when necessary coordinating processing and evaluation of recruited athletes organizing and managing electronic “chats” for prospective students responding to requests for gifts for charitable activities coordinating group visits to campus
• 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 department’s mission remaining knowledgeable in all aspects of Fairfield University – its history, campus, programs, enrollment, and in the broad field of admission
• Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves: promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials, notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions.
• Performs other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities. Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees