Wagner College Staten Island , NY 10301
Posted 1 week ago
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:
Licenses:
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:
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.
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