Sr Admissions Specialist

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

7d • $56,500 - $79,100 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

This role is responsible for researching, developing, executing, and overseeing the annual admissions plan to recruit, qualify, assess, and approve students for admission to the University. This includes counseling prospective students, conducting recruitment visits, giving presentations, and reviewing applications. The specialist will also execute and oversee specific areas of focus, such as particular populations or recruitment skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of admissions experience required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State As assigned, some specific programs may require a valid NYS Motor Vehicle License upon hire required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of graduate business programs preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple projects, relationship management/development, attention to detail and organizational skills, cross cultural awareness and sensitivity, and strong computer/database management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for research, preparation and implementation of a strategic plan for an assigned special program(s), including part-time and online programs such as DBA, Part-time MBA, Executive MBA and certificate programs.
• Strategically plans for recruitment efforts in assigned territory in alignment with School enrollment goals and priorities. Personal accountability for annual enrollment and net tuition revenue goals.
• Maintains telephone, email, and social media contact with prospective students, including use of CRM and online application system to log track contacts.
• Conducts pre-application assessments, informational meetings and interviews with candidates. Assess and communicate admission requirements.
• Participate in planning and implementation of on-campus recruiting events to support recruitment and yield goals; some events take place on weekends and require occasional weekend work.
• Travel domestically and internationally to represent the School for approximately 4 weeks per year (day, partial week, full week and multi-week trips).
• Use reports and analytic tools to identify and prioritize outreach efforts for prospect or applicant target audiences for personal outreach and relationship management.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior