Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions

Binghamton University, State University of New York; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking an experienced Associate Director for Undergraduate Admissions to lead data-driven recruitment strategies and oversee first-year and transfer recruitment within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

You will supervise territory managers, establish recruitment goals, and develop strategies to meet enrollment targets across multiple markets while coordinating communication plans and events.

Qualifications

• Ability to present effectively to both large and small groups.
• Clear communication with students, parents, educators, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of best practices in student recruitment.
• Ability to leverage technology in admissions work.
• Ability to evaluate applications and guide others on admissions decisions.
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to data-driven decision-making with strong analytical results.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Recruitment in setting recruitment goals and building relationships in identified markets.
• Develop and communicate a comprehensive undergraduate admissions strategy.
• Track inquiries, applications, and deposits; expand in key markets and identify new opportunities.
• Create data-driven recruitment plans to maximize impact and identify promising markets.
• Plan travel, manage travel budgets, and measure ROI of recruitment activities.
• Oversee application review and ensure timely decision releases.
• Develop and execute communications for prospective students and families.
• Present to large groups of prospective students and families.
• Travel to key markets as needed.
• Evaluate ongoing activities and advise on value of recruitment and yield initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with campus offices and participate in committees.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or higher)

Master's Degree (or higher)

Tools

Banner (or equivalent)

CRM system

Job description

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description

Budget Title: Staff Associate (SL-4)

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Binghamton University seeks an experienced professional for the position of Associate Director for Undergraduate Admissions. This individual will be committed to data-driven recruitment strategies and will help to oversee first year and transfer recruitment for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining, evaluating and developing best practices for admissions policies and procedures throughout the application cycle
• Providing information, supervision, training, and guidance to territory managers and recruitment staff
• Establishing recruitment goals
• Developing a strategy to help reach enrollment targets from recruitment through enrollment

The Associate Director will:

• Assist the Director of Recruitment in establishing recruitment goals and building and maintaining a portfolio of contacts in strategically identified markets
• Work with the Director of Recruitment to develop, shape, implement, and communicate the comprehensive strategy for the University's undergraduate admissions initiatives
• Track inquiries, applications, and deposits in all territories and develop strategies and initiatives to increase applications in key markets and identify and break into new markets
• Develop and implement data-driven recruitment strategies to maximize impact in existing markets and to identify most promising new markets
• Develop a travel strategy, managing a travel budget and measuring return-on-investment
• Oversee application review and successful adherence to timelines for releasing decisions
• Develop and execute communication plans tailored to prospective students and families
• Effectively present to large groups of prospective students and families
• Travel to key markets as needed
• Assess current activities and make recommendations to the Director of Recruitment regarding the value of all recruitment and yield activities
• Maintain awareness of new trends, opportunities and creative strategies
• Supervise recruitment staff and territory managers by providing training, guidance, and performance oversightMaintain and develop relationships with key offices on campus
• Serve on appropriate committees and task forces dealing with Undergraduate Admissions
• Develop a public presence for Binghamton within admissions counselor and school counseling committees and associations
• Generate and manage an extensive events plan including budgets, contracts, planning and implementation of counselor events, yield events, junior nights and alumni partnership events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to present effectively to both large and small groups
• Communication skills and an ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, educational administrators, and other interested constituents
• Knowledge of best practices in student recruitment
• Ability to leverage technology
• Ability to evaluate applications and provide direction to others on a wide range of matters related to admissions and enrollment
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines while managing multiple priorities
• Commitment to data-driven decision-making, including effective analytical skills and proven results in achieving objectives and goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher)
• At least five (5) years of progressive professional experience in admissions, enrollment, and/or student recruitment
• Proven track record of success including breaking into new markets and relationship-building
• Supervisory experience managing professional and student staff
• Experience working with Banner (or equivalent) and a CRM system
• Experience managing budgets
• Valid/clean driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS and driving experience (for extensive travel purposes)
• Valid passport, or ability to obtain a valid passport (to travel to international markets)
• Ability to walk, stand for long periods, lift and carry boxes that weigh 25 lbs. or more with or without accommodation

Preferred requirements

• Master's Degree (or higher)
• Experience with Slate

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

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For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.