DEPARTMENT: Undergraduate Admissions
OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Director of Admissions
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
- Assistant Director of Admissions will represent the University to recruit prospective students and will be responsible for guiding prospective students through the admissions process from initial contact through the students’ enrollment at the University. This position involves managing a designated travel territory, developing a strategic travel itinerary, actively engaging in both virtual and in-person college fairs and high school visits, as well as participating in campus recruitment events. The individual will be responsible for application review and follow-up efforts. Strong interpersonal, organization, communication, and presentation skills are required.
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
CORE DUTIES:
- 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.
- 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.
- Adept at recruiting, admitting and converting potential students.
- Through individual and group interactions, counsel prospective students, parents and guidance professionals throughout the college application and selection process.
- Provide exceptional customer service during all on-campus, virtual and special events (such as Open House, Accepted Student Day, Accepted Student Receptions) and promote the University in a positive manner to all prospective students and families, alumni, colleagues, and community.
- Other duties as assigned and necessary in order to meet the mission of the University and the school’s enrollment goals.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
- 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products required; CRM - Slate system experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for the travel component of the position.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Must demonstrate a tireless commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body.
