Assistant/Associate Director, Denver Colorado Admission

About the role

Fairfield University seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented, hardworking, and intelligent individual to join the Office of Admission as a Regional Assistant Director/Associate of Admission. This position is regionally located in Denver, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Represent Fairfield University, its programs, and co-curricular offerings at out-of-state recruitment events, including high school and college visits, college fairs, visits to individual schools, and community-based organizations.
• Work closely with high school guidance counselors, secondary school administrators, and community-based organizations to foster strong relationships that support the mission of Fairfield University.
• Provide first-read duties on all applicants from the designated territory and serve on the admission committee.
• Collaborate with appropriate campus partners to maintain excellent customer service with prospective students and their families, and University employees.
• Participate in strategic planning and data analysis for assigned territories to meet institutional goals.
• Assist in executing various on-campus and off-campus recruitment and yield programs, both virtually and in-person.
• Be prepared to work some evenings and weekends in the representation of the University through regional recruitment programs.
• Participate on project teams and complete administrative projects as assigned, and travel to Fairfield, CT as needed for training and regular collaboration with campus constituents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three to six years' experience in admission.
• Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office.
• Past experience with Slate is preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required.
• The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty, and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
• The successful candidate must possess a U.S. driver's license due to the requirement to drive for University business.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $68,000 - $70,000 annually.
Benefits overview: https://www.fairfield.edu/about/offices-and-departments/human-resources/benefits/