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Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission

Clarkson University•Potsdam, NY

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Admission contributes to the University’s recruitment efforts by planning and implementing procedures and projects to attract and matriculate a diverse, talented new-student class. The role manages a geographic recruitment territory and supports recruitment plans and communications for first-year, Clarkson School, transfer, and international students. The position includes at least six to eight weeks of travel in the fall, with spring travel determined by the supervisor, as well as some evening and weekend work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
  • Marketing, networking, and advertising skills.
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and with varied constituencies.
  • Ability to travel out of state and work evening and weekend hours.
  • Functional knowledge of and facility with a variety of desktop computer programs.
  • Ability to remain current with higher education trends.
  • Ability to manage a recruitment territory, work under tight deadlines, and meet assigned enrollment goals.
  • Familiarity with social media sourcing.
  • Ability to build strong relationships.
  • Professional demeanor, dress, and personal interaction.
  • Ability to represent the institution professionally with a variety of on- and off-campus constituents.
  • Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certifications, and/or curriculum and graduation requirements.
  • Willingness and ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Direct admission experience preferred.
  • Experience in an education environment and/or transferable skills preferred.
  • Knowledge of or experience with Slate preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of how a robust outreach campaign works and integrates with a larger direct marketing campaign preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a geographic recruitment territory and increase inquiries, applicants, and outreach initiatives.
  • Stay current with trends in higher education.
  • Present information about Clarkson to students, parents, educators, and alumni, and correspond with these groups.
  • Follow up with students using current contact management guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with high school counselors and maintain market research on the primary geographic territory.
  • Assist with scholarship programs and financial aid follow-up.
  • Work within a team and participate in planning and executing on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to recruiting a diverse student population.
  • Manage Enrollment Division programs, including new staff training, marketing, visit programs, and phone campaigns.
  • Lead or participate in task-driven office teams, including territory management, the student ambassador program, and application processing and review.
  • Contribute to recruitment plans for first-year, Clarkson School, transfer, and international students.
  • Assist in developing and implementing communication strategies for students, families, school counselors, and other stakeholders using SLATE CRM.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Travel out of state and work some evenings and weekends.

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