Admissions - Assistant Director Of Admissions

Title: Assistant Director of Admissions (Anticipated Vacancy)

Department: Office of Admissions

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Organizational Relationship: Reports to Director of Admissions

Job Purpose: The Assistant Director of Admissions manages the recruitment, interview and application review for prospective students from an identified recruitment territory in an effort to increase applications, admits and yield rates. The Assistant Director represents the College both on and off campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college admissions process. The position is responsible for identifying, building relationships, and creating partnerships for the College within the designated recruitment territory. Project management of identified initiatives is also part of the Assistant Directors job portfolio.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

Admissions

• Develop and implement a prospective student recruitment and yield plan

• Manage the recruitment, interview and application review for prospective students in an identified recruitment territory

• Discuss Wagner's offerings with prospective students, parents/guardians and school counselors via travel to identified high schools, events and related college recruitment events

• Maintain regular and effective communications with prospective students, parents/guardians, and secondary school counselors

• Participate in on and off-campus recruitment events

• Conduct regular information and one-on-one sessions for prospective students

• Working alongside Wagner's Director of Development and External Relations, identify and collaborate with community and faith-based organizations

• Liaison to the Bonner Leaders Program, Wagner's civic and community based experiential learning program

• Management of Wagner Experience Days

• Maintain Wagner College External Profile Web Pages (Naviance, College Board, Niche, etc.)

• Liaison to Music Education Program

• Meet stated enrollment targets for designated recruitment territory

• Assist Wagner's Campus Life, Residential Education and Financial Aid Staff as needed

• Oversee special projects and/or serve on committees as requested

Nothing in this job description restricts Management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

• At least 1-2 years of experience working in admissions or related higher education field

• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM is preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Licenses:

• Valid driver's license

Desired Work Traits:

• Demonstrated interest in working with people and a propensity for detail

• Capable of undertaking complex admissions responsibilities

• An ability to articulate the value of a liberal arts education

• Ability to effectively present the college's mission and vision to diverse audiences and engage with various stakeholders

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Seasonal evening and weekend work will be necessary during peak times

• Required travel to participate in college fairs, high school visits, phone campaigns and off-campus programs

The review of applications will begin immediately.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $62,400. Wagner College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.