Admissions Officer

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks an Admissions Officer for the Undergraduate Admissions Office within the Division of Enrollment Management at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. The role reports to the Senior Admissions Officer of Campus Programs and oversees the Scarlet Ambassador Team for campus tours and events.

The position supports campus programming, open houses, counselor events, and recruitment initiatives that attract new students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of professional experience.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, complex environment with strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Scarlet Ambassador Team of tour guides and help develop the campus visit program.
• Collaborate with the Campus Programs Team to plan on-campus events that recruit and enroll the incoming class.
• Assist with campus tours, admitted student open houses, counselor events and other programs.
• Coordinate programming, off-campus recruitment, and application review as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Team supervision

Campus recruitment

Program development

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years experience

Job description

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Admissions Officer for the Undergraduate Admissions Office within the Division of Enrollment Management at Rutgers University–New Brunswick ( EMNB ). This position reports to the Senior Admissions Officer of Campus Programs.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Serves as the supervisor for the Scarlet Ambassador Team of tour guides and assists with the development and implementation of the campus visit program.
• Works as a member of the Campus Programs Team, which plans all on-campus programming leading to successful recruitment and enrollment of the incoming class.
• Assists with the campus tour, admitted student open house, counselor and other specialized programs executed annually, culminating in over 45,000 visitors.
• Performs a wide range of duties that may include coordinating the programming, off-campus recruitment, and application review.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 05

Salary Details 68,278

Minimum Salary 68278.480

Mid Range Salary 84393.980

Maximum Salary 100509.480

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours 37.5

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.

Union Description URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of overall professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to handle considerable and varied responsibilities in a fast-paced complex environment.
• Outstanding organization, time-management, and multi-tasking, planning, writing, and speaking skills.
• Ability to work well individually as well as on a team and represent the university enthusiastically with an effective professional presentation.
• Ability to promote the university and recruit a class to satisfy critical enrollment goals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and general computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a higher education setting and student supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and general computer proficiency.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 30lbs.

Special Conditions

• May have to work some nights and weekends.

Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement