Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

About the role

The Assistant Director of Admissions will represent the University of New Haven to recruit prospective students and guide them through the admissions process from initial contact through enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated travel territory, develop a strategic travel itinerary, engage in virtual and in-person college fairs and high school visits, and participate in campus recruitment events.
• Conduct enthusiastic on-campus, off-campus, and virtual information sessions.
• Represent the University of New Haven at college fairs, college nights, and virtual programs throughout the year.
• Provide admission counseling to prospective students and be responsible for day-to-day communication with students via various means (in person, telephone, Zoom, text, email).
• Carry out aspects of the admission and recruitment process, including planning and executing fall and spring recruitment travel.
• Carry out time-sensitive application workflow and processes applications, evaluating candidates for admissions using university guidelines to determine admissibility of students and ensuring accepted students receive appropriate communication.
• Recruit, admit, and convert potential students through individual and group interactions, counseling prospective students, parents, and guidance professionals throughout the college application and selection process.
• Provide exceptional customer service during all on-campus, virtual, and special events (such as Open House, Accepted Student Day, Accepted Student Receptions), promoting the University in a positive manner to all prospective students and families, alumni, colleagues, and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Ability to represent the University of New Haven in a variety of situations and interact with a diverse population of prospective students, faculty, and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite of products required; CRM - Slate system experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required for the travel component of the position.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Qualifications

• Tireless commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, organization, communication, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program.
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities.
• Employee Discounts on products, services, and educational opportunities.
• Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable.