General Summary: 

The Senior Assistant Director for First-Year Recruitment will work within the Undergraduate Admissions Office and report to the Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions. The incumbent is responsible for attracting students to the University through traditional means of on and off-campus visits and attendance at college fairs and/or through special projects. This role will also be responsible for building strong relationships with personnel at high schools and community-based organizations (CBO) who influence a student’s decision-making process; monitoring prospects and applications from an assigned recruitment territory; creating and implementing strategies to convert prospects to enrolled students; reviewing and rendering admission decisions; conducting information sessions; and providing career and enrollment counseling. The Senior Assistant Director of First-Year Recruitment will help support the recruitment and admissions-related functions such as the Directions for Student Potential (DSP) and Early College programs, including building internal and external relationships to increase enrollment, and liaising with university stakeholders to ensure consistent communications and a smooth onboarding process.

Examples of Duties: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three to five years in post-secondary undergraduate admissions with demonstrated success in effective communication and management skills. Prior experience in recruitment, applicant reading and counseling students, as well as demonstrated leadership or experience with managing groups or specific academic or admission-based programs/groups. Excellent communication and presentation skills and a thorough understanding of new (first year) student recruitment and enrollment required. Must be highly organized and detail orientated with demonstrated understanding of admissions systems. Experience and understanding of the use of technology in relation to recruitment and outreach efforts, including familiarity with the role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software; strong data background and experience in utilizing data in goal setting recruitment planning, and decision making. The incumbent is required to have and maintain throughout the duration of employment in this position a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation to travel throughout identified recruitment territory. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as well as off-campus recruiting events, is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse group of students and various publics preferred.

• Experience with managing and directing student employees and/or staff

• Experience with managing groups or specific programs preferred.

• Experience with Slate Technolutions

• Proficiency in another language (Spanish preferred) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of new student recruitment and enrollment.

• Knowledge of standard administrative software programs, as well as ability to utilize technology.

• Ability to deliver services in an environment with an emphasis on customer service, both internally and externally.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member, as well as independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks while respecting multiple deadlines and using time efficiently.

• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, as well as departmental staff, and be thoughtful of a multicultural environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong commitment to customer service

Application Instructions: 

Please apply online with your resume, cover letter and list of three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin following the application closing date. 

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting.  All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link: 

Grade: 30             

Salary Ranges

This is an exempt union position.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.