Assistant Director Undergraduate Admissions

University of New Haven•West Haven, CT

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu. Reporting to the Director of Recruitment, the Assistant Director of Admissions will manage a travel territory, create a travel schedule, and attend college fairs and high school visits both in person and virtually representing the university. The individual will be responsible for application review and follow up efforts. In addition, work on-campus recruitment events and daily information sessions. The ideal candidate is committed to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body, is an excellent communicator and connector, with the ability to interact with a diverse population of prospective students, faculty and staff, and is customer-oriented and able to provide the best experience to all prospective students.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required
The ability to represent the University of New Haven in a variety of situations and be able to competently interact with a diverse population of prospective students, faculty and staff
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills
A high level of technical skills and proficiency in Microsoft suite of products required
The ability to travel on behalf of the University representing the school at various recruitment events
A valid driver's license
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for the travel component of the position
The ability to work evening and weekends, as needed

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the identification, recruitment, and enrollment of prospective students from a geographic territory
Conduct enthusiastic on-campus, off-campus and virtual information sessions while working special recruitment events throughout the year
Represent the University of New Haven at college fairs, college nights and virtual programs throughout the year
Provide admission counseling to prospective students and be responsible for day-to-day communication with students in person, via telephone, zoom, text or email
Be responsible for carrying out aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to, planning and executing fall and spring recruitment travel
Coordinate time-sensitive application workflow and process applications, including the evaluation of candidates for admissions, utilizing university guidelines to determine admissibility of students and ensuring that accepted students receive appropriate communication
Counsel prospective students, parents and guidance professionals throughout the college application and selection process
Perform other duties as assigned and necessary in order to meet the mission of the University and the school’s enrollment goals

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs
On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families
Employee Assistant Program
Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents
Tuition exchange opportunities
Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
Generous paid time off programs
Progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s)
4 weeks of parental paid leave
Flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable