Assistant Director of Graduate Admission

BASIC FUNCTION

Assists in the recruitment of prospective graduate students, advises on admission processes, and provides support and guidance to prospective students from inquiry through matriculation; manages recruitment strategy in specified territory; performs specific additional responsibilities as listed.

WORK CONDITIONS

Position is located in-person on the Fairfield, CT campus. Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 2-4 years of admission experience or comparable experience in higher education or sales.
• Experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as strong interpersonal skills, detail orientation, and the ability to multitask.
• Preference will be given to candidates with higher education office experience, particularly as it pertains admissions/enrollment management.

Essential Functions

• Counseling prospective students regarding admission procedures and the initial advising on academic programs.
• Coordination of follow-up communication with prospects and applicants from inquiry through to admission and matriculation.
• Attendance at graduate fairs, transfer fairs and corporate events as assigned.
• Participation in on-campus and virtual recruitment functions including Information Sessions and Orientations.
• Maintaining office operations, including greeting the public and answering telephones in a courteous manner.
• Keeping up to date on graduate program details, deadlines and tuition costs to ensure that current information is provided.
• Processing applications for all graduate programs for both domestic and international students.
• Preparation of admission letters and processing admissions decisions.
• Creation and maintenance of communication and marketing materials.
• Collaboration with the University’s marketing team to create content and design new promotional materials.
• Maintenance of a social media presence for the office.
• Writing individual emails and crafting robust communication plans aimed to convert inquiries into applicants and applicants into enrolled students.
• Serving as liaison between the dean’s offices, other university departments, and the office of admission.
• Working with deans and program directors to develop recruitment goals and strategies to achieve them.
• Coordination with the offices of financial aid, student engagement, registrar, and bursar to ensure a holistic student experience is achieved.
• Participation in accreditation site visits as necessary.
• Participation in the professional development of the Enrollment Management Unit and Graduate Admission Office.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attending departmental staff meetings as required.
• Attending appropriate workshops, conferences, webinars and other professional meetings for ongoing professional development.
• Participation on University committees as requested and appropriate.
• Promotion of an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community and consistent with the department’s mission.

Location

Based at Fairfield University’s Fairfield, CT campus and not eligible for immigration assistance.

Category

Enrollment Management - Admin

Other Information

Faculty Positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu