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Assistant Director of Admissions Jobs in West Hartford – Connecticut – USA at University of Saint Joseph
Job Description
Job Description
Thank you for considering University of Saint Joseph in your search.
About University of Saint Joseph:
The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professionaleducationfor adiversestudent population in aninclusiveenvironment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.
At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built.
We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment wherediversetalents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the “growth of the whole person” with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Associate Director/Director of Admissions, the Assistant Director is responsible for implementing enrollment management best practices and office operations to meet the University’s new student enrollment goals, Universityproduct knowledge, and effective sales and service techniques. The position is responsible for the outreach and recruitment activities, student interviews and counseling, and admission file review for first-year, transfer, international and graduate student populations.
The successful candidate will be an individual with a friendly, engaging personality, apositive attitudeand a passion for the work, and be customerservice-oriented, with demonstrated persistence, commitment, and ability to motivate others.
Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to)
Assists in developing, implementing and evaluating recruitment strategies for first-time freshmen, transfer, international and graduate students.
Partners with other units within enrollment services to support students from inquiry through matriculation; serves on enrollment services committees and projects, as assigned
Travel within a defined territory to visit high schools and community-based organizations, attend college fairs, and conduct special programs. Plan all aspects of travel, manage receipts, and prepare travel reports to meet USJ’s policies and deadlines.
Responsible for timely follow up/action on assigned student populations and admission files.
Utilizes CRM system (Slate) to track prospective student engagement, conduct recruitment data analysis, manage contacts, generate reports and communicate with students.
Represents the University and the Office of Admissions with the highest degree ofprofessionalismthrough an array of outreach, programs and activities, and foster strong professional relationships with secondary school counselors, community-based organizations, and independent educational consultant.
Travel required to local and regional recruitment and admission functions: some early morning, evenings, and weekends.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
1-3 years of experience of experience in highereducationin the areas of enrollment management, recruitment, admission, marketing or related experience required.
Database management and technology experience in highereducationand familiarity with best practices required. Experience with Slate, Jenzabar EX …
Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
Company: University of Saint Joseph
Location: West Hartford – Connecticut – USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Administrative/Clerical
