Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Felician College Inc; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Felician University is seeking an innovative, motivated professional to serve as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions. The role supports recruitment strategies to grow enrollment of freshmen and Educational Opportunity Fund students.

Responsibilities include evaluating credentials, interviewing applicants, organizing events, and building social media and online communications. Full-time, 12-month, Exempt position in Undergraduate Admissions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ enrollment/admissions experience in higher education.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license; ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent platform skills; proficient with computer databases and information systems.
• Well-developed organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse groups.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to direct and supervise Student Ambassadors.
• Willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing recruitment strategies to increase enrollment of undergraduate freshmen and Educational Opportunity Fund students.
• Evaluate applicant credentials; interview prospective students.
• Organize and manage special admissions events.
• Engage in social media and develop online and mobile communications to reach prospective applicants.

Skills

Admissions experience

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Felician University is presently seeking an innovative, highly motivated, flexible and goal-oriented professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Felician University. Assistant Director provides support in the planning and implementation of recruitment strategies designed to increase enrollment of undergraduate freshmen and Educational Opportunity Fund students. S/he participates in all aspects of admissions work, including but not limited to: evaluation of applicant credentials; interviewing prospective students; organization and management of special events; engaging in social media and developing online and mobile communications.

Position Type:

Full-time, 12-months, Exempt

Department:

Undergraduate Admissions

Required Education:

BA/BS required

Qualifications:

2-3 years’ enrollment/admissions experience in higher education; superior written and verbal communication skills; valid driver’s license, ability and willingness to travel; excellent platform skills; well-developed organizational and time-management skills; highly advanced interpersonal skills, ability to engage effectively with diverse groups; availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed; demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment when interacting with students, staff, faculty and other internal and external stakeholders; knowledge of computer databases and information systems; ability to direct and supervise the activities of Student Ambassadors; ability to articulate the benefits of a broad-based liberal arts Catholic education; willingness and ability to support and promote the Felician Franciscan mission and values of the University.

Felician University
One Felician Way
Rutherford, New Jersey 07070
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