Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Company: Springfield College
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, using prospect management techniques, the Assistant or Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions manages recruitment, outreach to students, their parents, and school counselors, and file review for students in a specific recruitment territory. The incumbent also coordinates and manages special projects as assigned by leadership in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The incumbents title will depend on previous experience and number of years of experience.

Responsibilities include:

Establish and maintain an informational, active communication system with high school students, their parents, and high school counselors/teachers

• Counsel students and their parents concerning admissions, financial aid, housing options, and career planning
• Conduct office-based contact by mail and phone with students and parents
• Use prospect management techniques to conduct appropriate outreach to students at each stage of the admissions process
• Manage one student assistant who assists with outreach to prospective students, parents, and school counselors.Identify, recruit, and enroll prospective students in a designated market.
  • Manage a recruitment territory
  • Develop recruitment strategies
  • Plan and arrange all phases of regional and local travelRead, interpret, and evaluate students' academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions.
    • Assist with scholarship appropriationParticipates as an active member of the recruitment team.
      
      Requirements
      
      Bachelor's degree required.
      • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
      • This position required occasional evening, holiday or weekend work to attend open house, Saturday visits, college fairs and night programs.
      • Extensive recruitment travel is required in specific recruitment territory.
      • Valid driver's license, with a College insurable driving history, is required for this position. A full motor vehicle/driving history report will be required as a part of the background check process.At Springfield College, we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.
        • Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
        • Tuition exchange program for dependents
        • Generous paid time off benefits
        • Paid Sick Leave Benefits
        • 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
        • Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
        • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
        • Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
        • Life and accident insurance plans
        • Long-term disability
        • Optional voluntary benefits
        • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
        • Wellness benefits and programs
        • Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center
        • Discounts on campus and with local businesses
          
          This position has been designed as forward facing and as such, the incumbent will be required to be immunized against COVID-19 on or before their first day of employment. Proof of vaccination and booster status, or an attestation to the same effect, will be required. Individuals may seek ADA accommodations or a religious exemption, upon request with HR, but must do so prior to their arrival.
          
          Springfield College is committed to enhancing diversity and equity in education and employment. To that end, the College welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences, who will contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect. For more information about Springfield College's position on diversity and inclusion, please visit our Office of Inclusion and Community Engagement.

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