Events Lead, Admissions & Recruitment

newhaven; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Tuition exchange

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of New Haven is seeking an Assistant Director of Events to lead planning, coordination, and execution of high‑impact recruitment events for undergraduate and graduate admissions at the West Haven campus.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Events, you will supervise the Charger Ambassador program, coordinate visits, and partner with admissions and campus partners to drive enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in admissions, event planning, higher education, or a related field.
• Excellent planning, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with CRM systems (Slate) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in support of event setup and travel responsibilities.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed (approx. 15+ weekend dates per year).
• Must demonstrate a tireless commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with events team, admissions staff, and campus stakeholders to meet recruitment and enrollment objectives.
• Supervise the Charger Ambassador program, including recruiting, training, and managing student ambassadors.
• Plan and implement a wide range of in-person, virtual, and off-campus recruitment events.
• Lead on-campus, off-campus, and virtual information sessions for prospective students and families.
• Contribute to event communications and respond to inquiries from prospective students and families.
• Coordinate event invitations and promotional materials with the enrollment communications team.
• Manage event setup and workflows in the CRM system (Slate), including registrations and follow-ups.
• Serve as a liaison with faculty and campus departments to coordinate logistics.
• Make follow-up calls to prospective students and families to confirm attendance.
• Travel locally and regionally to represent the University at college fairs and visits.
• Provide general office support to ensure smooth daily operations and customer service.
• Perform other duties to support the Admissions Office mission.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate

Event management software

Job description

The University of New Haven is seeking an Assistant Director of Events to lead planning, coordination, and execution of high‑impact recruitment events for undergraduate and graduate admissions at the West Haven campus.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Events, you will supervise the Charger Ambassador program, coordinate visits, and partner with admissions and campus partners to drive enrollment goals.