Assistant Director Graduate Admissions

About the role

The University of New Haven is a private, coeducational university located between New York City and Boston. Founded in 1920, it is known for its academic excellence and offers more than 100 programs across various disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the admissions team, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies to achieve the university's enrollment goals.
• Communicate the university's mission, academic and co-curricular programs, extra-curricular activities, and other relevant information to prospective students throughout the recruitment process.
• Advise prospective students on all aspects of the application process.
• Participate in on-campus/off-campus recruitment activities such as open houses, graduate fairs, and university visits.
• Create and maintain a network of current students who assist in the recruitment process and respond to inquiries from new and prospective students.
• Support the enrollment communications team in creating effective social media campaigns and ad campaigns.
• Work with the operations team to ensure that candidates for scholarships and fellowships are promptly notified.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive and private information.
• Work in a collaborative manner with peers and colleagues.
• Work non-traditional hours, including early morning, evening, and weekends.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree required, with two to four years of experience in higher education preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License and ability to travel on behalf of the University.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to enhancing the internal and external customer experience.
• Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• The ability to work in a collaborative manner with peers and colleagues.
• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive and private information.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early morning, evening, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early morning, evening, and weekends.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus recreation and fitness center.
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; tuition exchange opportunities.
• Employee Discounts on products, services, and educational opportunities.
• Paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule; 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules.