Assistant Director, Admission

Le Moyne College; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour work week

Generous tuition coverage

Health insurance options

Job summary

Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions to educate incoming freshmen, transfers, parents and counselors about the admissions process and manage all aspects of recruitment, counseling, academic advising and evaluation of prospective students and applicants.

This role requires travel to the Metro NY area for recruitment, extensive travel to build pipelines, and collaboration with the admission team to design effective marketing and outreach programs that expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• 3 years of experience in an admissions role preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Flexibility to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies and plans.
• Travel to build pipelines and lead recruitment events.
• Counsel, advise and interview prospective first-year and transfer students.
• Evaluate prospective students’ materials for admission decisions.
• Engage in targeted telemarketing and outreach to prospective students.
• Lead on-campus events with the Director of First Year Admission.
• Plan and host on-campus programs for specific student demographics.
• Maintain and expand the internal recruitment database.
• Coordinate or assist with other admission-related events and programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Flexibility

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University

3 years of experience in admissions

Job description

About Le Moyne College

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director is responsible to educate incoming freshman, transfers, parents and counselors about Le Moyne College and the overall college admission process and manage all aspects of college admission including recruitment, counseling, academic advising and evaluation of prospective students and applicants.

This position is based at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY with a main recruitment territory of Metro NY. This position requires travel to the Metro NY area for student recruitment.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions

Job duties specific to this position:

• Participate as an active member of the professional admission team to design, develop and implement successful marketing and recruitment strategies and plans.
• Successfully manage assigned primary, secondary and tertiary geographic territories conducting extensive travel to build pipelines, lead recruitment events and expand institutional reach.
• Counsel, advise and interview prospective first-year and transfer students to guide them through the enrollment lifecycle.
• Evaluate prospective students’ application materials for final recommendations on admission decision.
• Engage in targeted telemarketing and outreach activities to prospective students and applicants.
• Lead the organization and execution of on-campus events with the support of the Director of First Year Admission.
• Plan and host on campus programs for specific student demographics.
• Maximize opportunities regarding the college admission process and access to Le Moyne College by delivering inclusive, culturally sensitive guidance to diverse students, parents and counselors.
• Responsible for specific program responsibilities as assigned by Director (ex: travel coordination, tour guides, etc.).
• Build, expand, and maintain an internal recruitment database.
• Plans travel and recruitment in the Metro NY area.
• Coordinate or assist with other admission related events and programs.

Job Expectations for all Le Moyne College employees

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.
• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.
• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.
• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.
• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.
• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.
• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University and 3 years of experience required.
• Experience working in an admission office preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and time management.
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours during various time periods including evenings and weekends.
• High level of initiative and imagination.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Additional Information

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employermatch)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employerpaid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package

35 hour work week

Pay Range: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigrationor any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit the required materials for consideration:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
• Current resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references